How Identities Shape Belonging In Occupational Therapy Education: A Phenomenological Exploration Of Student Belonging,
2025
Washington University School of Medicine
How Identities Shape Belonging In Occupational Therapy Education: A Phenomenological Exploration Of Student Belonging, Quinn P. Tyminski, Rowhea Elmesky
Journal of Occupational Therapy Education
Belonging is defined in a variety of ways but most often refers to an individual’s feelings of acceptance, inclusion, support, and respect within a certain environment. Belonging is an innate human need and contributes to success in academic and professional settings. Within occupational therapy (OT) education, minimal attention has been paid to the specific concept of belonging with no research focused on long-term qualitative explorations of student belonging for students with historically minoritized identities (HMIs). Thus, the goal of the present study was to better understand how students with multiple HMIs experienced the phenomenon of belonging in OT education. Utilizing …
Burnout And Job Satisfaction In Practicing School Psychologists,
2025
Eastern Illinois University
Burnout And Job Satisfaction In Practicing School Psychologists, Cole Westmoreland
Masters Theses
The purpose of this study was to identify the primary variables associated with burnout among practicing Midwest school psychologists. More specifically, the purpose was to determine if the same variables that correlated highly with Illinois school psychologists’ burnout levels in a 1994 study by Niebrugge and a 2004 study by Hoffman have held constant over the last two decades. Additionally, the varying roles of school psychologists and how they have impacted burnout and job satisfaction were addressed by identifying differences between ideal and actual role involvement. Survey materials used included the Maslach Burnout Inventory, 4th edition, a Job Satisfaction …
From Street Codes To School Codes: Transformative Educational Intervention For Gang Affiliated Student. An Active Research Study,
2025
University of the Pacific
From Street Codes To School Codes: Transformative Educational Intervention For Gang Affiliated Student. An Active Research Study, Alexandra Saldivar
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
Gang-affiliated youth face significant challenges in educational and community settings, often resulting in lower graduation rates, limited career opportunities, and an increased risk for behavioral problems. While gang activity on school campuses has increased in recent years, there is limited research and little effort specifically tailored to meet the needs of this vulnerable population. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the WhyTry intervention, a resilience-focused program designed for at-risk populations, modified with additional counseling and a gang-intervention emphasis to address the unique challenges gang-affiliated students face. The study explores whether the modified WhyTry program can improve academic performance, …
The Role Of Teacher Efficacy And School Climate In Parent-Teacher Relationship Quality And Congruence For Autistic Students,
2025
Illinois State University
The Role Of Teacher Efficacy And School Climate In Parent-Teacher Relationship Quality And Congruence For Autistic Students, Morgan E. Herber, Alycia M. Hund
Faculty Publications – Psychology
Parent-teacher relationships are critical for Autistic student success. The purpose of the current project was to better understand parent-teacher relationships for Autistic students. This project was unique in its use of dyadic data from parents and teachers and its mixed methods design to explore parent-teacher relationship quality and congruence for Autistic students. In Wave 1, 37 parents and 37 teachers of Autistic students completed surveys measuring teacher self-efficacy, school climate, and parent-teacher relationship quality. Teacher efficacy was significantly positively associated with teacher reports of parent-teacher relationship quality. School climate was significantly positively associated with parent reports of parent-teacher relationship quality. …
Examining How Adverse Childhood Experiences, Resilience, And Social Support Influence Academic Satisfaction,
2025
Fort Hays State University
Examining How Adverse Childhood Experiences, Resilience, And Social Support Influence Academic Satisfaction, Zoe Caldwell
Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice
College students face many challenges while working toward their educational goals (Meneghel et al., 2019). Although stressors may not seem significant, they are important to address as the effects accumulate over time and can have a negative impact on students' performance (Gresham & Karatekin, 2023). Without the impact of ACEs, children would be better equipped with skills that could help them continue with higher education, gain better employment, and break the cycle of trauma for any future children. Resilience can help students cope with challenges and improve their chances of graduation and academic success (Myat Zaw et al., 2022). One …
Elementary School Teachers' Perceptions Of The Common Core State Standards For Mathematics,
2025
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Elementary School Teachers' Perceptions Of The Common Core State Standards For Mathematics, Rebecca Potts
PCOM Psychology Dissertations
This dissertation examines elementary school teachers' perceptions of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSS-M), focusing on evaluating their views on developmental appropriateness and identifying challenges encountered during implementation. Rooted in the broader historical context of educational reforms in the U.S., the study investigates whether the adoption of CCSS-M adequately integrates research on child development, learning trajectories, and cognitive neuroscience. Using a mixed-methods design incorporating surveys and semi-structured interviews, this study gathered insights from kindergarten through fifth-grade teachers and mathematics interventionists. Findings reveal mixed perceptions among educators regarding the developmental appropriateness of the CCSS-M, highlighting concerns that some standards …
The Blank Paper Method: An Independent Retrieval Protocol,
2025
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Blank Paper Method: An Independent Retrieval Protocol, Kevin Gregorio
PCOM Psychology Dissertations
Most students struggle with effective self-study, often relying on passive strategies like rereading instead of active techniques such as retrieval practice, which research shows enhances learning and long-term retention. To address this issue, this study introduced and evaluated the Blank Paper Method—a structured free recall protocol designed to encourage self-regulated retrieval practice. The study explored two key questions: (1) Does the Blank Paper Method improve test performance compared to students’ default study habits? (2) Will students voluntarily adopt this method over time, demonstrating self-regulated learning? The study involved 56 incoming high school freshmen at a private college-preparatory school in Philadelphia. …
Fluency-Based Staff Training On Restraints To Improve Safe And Accurate Implementation In The School Setting,
2025
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fluency-Based Staff Training On Restraints To Improve Safe And Accurate Implementation In The School Setting, Jaclyn Leotta
PCOM Psychology Dissertations
This study examined the effects of fluency-based training on staff implementation of crisis management procedures in a center-based public school serving students with exceptionalities. Using a single-case multiple baseline design across three targeted skills—1-Person Stability Hold, 2-Person Stability Hold, and Forward Transport—the study measured changes in staff accuracy, confidence, and injury frequency. Six staff members participated, all of whom were Registered Behavior Technicians or Personal Care Assistants certified in Safety-Care® procedures. The intervention incorporated Behavior Skills Training (BST), enhanced with repeated trials and immediate feedback until participants achieved fluency, which was defined as five consecutive error-free trials. Results demonstrated immediate …
This Is How You Can Be A Cool Adult,
2025
Dartmouth College
This Is How You Can Be A Cool Adult, Angelica Angelica
ENGS 15.11: Design and Education
“This Is How You Can Be a COOL Adult” is an interactive and self-reflective lesson designed to help high school juniors through college seniors practice being more compassionate, open-minded, optimistic, and laughing-out-loud (humorous) in their everyday lives. By the end of this lesson, students will be able to describe and explore research-based strategies that foster compassion, open-mindedness, optimism, and humor, and create a personalized “COOL Action Plan” with self-reflection logs to track progress. The lesson takes place in an unconventional classroom setting (outdoors) and includes mini-lectures, meditation, collaborative games, creative role-play, personal reflection, and practical methods for applying these qualities …
Using Brief Acceptance And Commitment Training To Increase Psychological Flexibility And Reduce Stress In School-Based Professionals,
2025
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Using Brief Acceptance And Commitment Training To Increase Psychological Flexibility And Reduce Stress In School-Based Professionals, Rayna Yaeger
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
The significant behavioral and mental health concerns of students and staff in public schools within the United States has led to an increased risk of stress and burnout in teachers, which may lead to subsequent physical and mental health related concerns for staff and negative educational outcomes for students. Due to these school-based concerns, action should be taken to meet the needs of staff and students. This study aimed to better understand the effect of brief, group-based ACTraining on teachers’ psychological flexibility, general stress, job-related burnout, and social validity by replicating and extending the findings of Gillard et al. (2021) …
Development Of A Swpbis Fidelity Tool For Front-Line Intervention Agents,
2025
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Development Of A Swpbis Fidelity Tool For Front-Line Intervention Agents, Courtney A. Sowle
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
SWPBIS is a commonly used EBP that provides a continuum of support across three tiers of prevention (Farkas et al., 2012; Mercer et al., 2017). It is known that implementation of SWPBIS with high levels of fidelity has resulted in positive outcomes for students within that system (Farkas et al., 2012). While systems may report high fidelity of implementation of SWPBIS within their system, these reports may not be representative of how an evidenced-based practice (EBP) is implemented by frontline intervention agents and instead is likely more representative of the subjective perceptions of PBIS team members and external coaches (Reinke …
Surveying Teaching Rewards For Effective Behavior Management,
2025
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Surveying Teaching Rewards For Effective Behavior Management, Maggie M. West-Johnson
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
This study investigated the implementation of teacher reward systems within School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) in K–12 educational settings. While the PBIS framework has been extensively studied for its impact on student behavior and academic outcomes, limited attention has been given to supporting and motivating educators through systematic reward systems. This research aimed to identify the types of teacher rewards used, methods of selection and distribution, and staff perceptions of effectiveness and social validity. Using a structured 39-item survey distributed to SWPBIS team members across eight schools in Minnesota, the study gathered quantitative and qualitative data on current …
Psychological Contract Breach And Institutional Trust In Higher Education: Extending The Triadic Framework,
2025
University of South Carolina - Upstate
Psychological Contract Breach And Institutional Trust In Higher Education: Extending The Triadic Framework, Hannah E. Blodget, Katelyn R. Raborn, Justin Travis, Susan Ruppel
University of South Carolina Upstate Student Research Journal
Psychological Contract (PC) theory, originally developed in organizational contexts, has increasingly been applied to higher education to understand the expectations and obligations that students perceive in their relationships with institutions. In this context, the PC refers to the unwritten set of mutual expectations and perceived obligations that shape the student-university relationship (Rousseau, 1998). Psychological contract breaches (PCB), or perceived failures to fulfill promised obligations, can undermine student trust, engagement, and institutional commitment. Despite growing interest, research on PCBs in higher education remains sporadic, often limited to cross-sectional designs, single relational targets, and inconsistent measurement approaches. Moreover, most studies focus on …
Using A Self-Report Survey To Determine Students’ Self-Concept, Math Attitudes, And Achievement In Ability-Grouped Math Classrooms,
2025
University of Kentucky
Using A Self-Report Survey To Determine Students’ Self-Concept, Math Attitudes, And Achievement In Ability-Grouped Math Classrooms, Jessica T. Blake
Theses and Dissertations--Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology
Ability grouping is a common practice in the United States that aims to acknowledge differences in student ability by dividing students into more homogeneous groups. Numerous studies have examined factors associated with ability grouping such as self-concept, math achievement, and attitudes toward math, but there is little empirical research exploring these three factors simultaneously. The current study examines the differences in achievement level, achievement gains, math self-concept, and attitudes toward math in middle school students enrolled in math classes based on student ability. Participants included 407 middle school students across two schools that use between-class ability grouping for math. Students …
Exploring Front-Line Implementers Perceptions To Inform Tier 1 Pbis Implementation Coaching,
2025
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Exploring Front-Line Implementers Perceptions To Inform Tier 1 Pbis Implementation Coaching, Sammi Cowger
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
The successful implementation of universal practices within Positive Behavior Interventions and Support systems (Tier 1 PBIS) relies on front-line implementers to deliver services through student-facing practice elements. However, schools are often limited in the implementation support they can provide (Fixsen et al., 2005). Therefore, there is a growing emphasis in educational research on the systems and resources necessary to support the individuals tasked with implementing the programming (Forman et al., 2013). One form of support commonly used to support implementers of other school-based practices is implementation coaching. While this term is not universally used within the literature, it can be …
Antisocial Behavior Among Students In Florida School Districts And Their Associated Disciplinary Approaches: A Cross-Lagged Panel Design,
2025
University of North Florida
Antisocial Behavior Among Students In Florida School Districts And Their Associated Disciplinary Approaches: A Cross-Lagged Panel Design, Kaylee A. Salt
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Research suggests that antisocial behavior is a major problem for all those involved in school environments. Additionally, despite the prevalence of using harsher punishments in response to such behavior, these practices may present more negative rather than positive consequences. The aim of the current study was to explore antisocial behavior in schools and the disciplinary approaches used in response to such behavior. Using disciplinary data reported for public schools in 67 districts of the state of Florida, the prevalence of antisocial behavior incidents was compared to the prevalence of other, drug-related incidents. A cross-lagged panel model determined whether a preference …
The Demand For Educational Functions Of Study Tour Products: From Students’ Perspectives,
2025
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
The Demand For Educational Functions Of Study Tour Products: From Students’ Perspectives, Yaqi Yu, Azizan Marzuki
Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)
Few academic studies have comprehensively examined the actual demands of students regarding the educational function of study tours. This paper develops a demand index system based on three dimensions: cognitive, affective, and behavioral demands. A questionnaire survey was administered to 397 students. Initially, student demands were categorized using the Kano model. Subsequently, the “dependence” and “expectancy” characteristics were analyzed through the dissatisfaction index (DI) and satisfaction index (SI). The impact of fulfilling each demand on dissatisfaction and satisfaction levels was then determined. The results indicated that among the three dimensions, there were 7 must-be demands, 6 one-dimensional demands, 8 attractive …
Evaluating Online Resources: Providing Parents With Reliable Emotional Intelligence Training Tools,
2025
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Evaluating Online Resources: Providing Parents With Reliable Emotional Intelligence Training Tools, Melissa Van Embden
PCOM Psychology Dissertations
The rise of online resources has produced a shift in how parents seek guidance in fostering their child’s emotional intelligence (EI). Yet, the quality and accessibility of these resources remain largely unexamined. This study evaluates the top Google search results generated from six prompts designed to reflect the information-seeking behavior of parents looking to develop their child’s EI. Using an incognito browser, the first 20 links for each prompt were recorded, with Google Gemini AI-generated responses specifically marked. The researcher vetted the recorded links by utilizing a comprehensive checklist assessing professional credibility, communication and engagement features, and pricing. The Findings …
Exploring Screen Time Trends Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Quantitative Survey Analysis,
2025
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Exploring Screen Time Trends Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Quantitative Survey Analysis, Jessica Rachel Ponzo
PCOM Psychology Dissertations
Research exploring the trends, motivations, and parental influences of screen use among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is limited. The purpose of this study was to address these gaps by examining screen time habits among children with ASD. Specifically, it explored the duration of screen time, screen-based activities, device ownership, parental mediation strategies, functional uses of screens, and caregiver perceptions of children’s screen time. Besides entertainment, children with ASD also use screens for emotional regulation, sensory seeking, accessing restricted interests, and communication, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. The data for this study were collected using a quantitative …
Identifying Needs Of School-Age Children With Cardiospondylocarpofacial Syndrome,
2025
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Identifying Needs Of School-Age Children With Cardiospondylocarpofacial Syndrome, Erin Henning
PCOM Psychology Dissertations
Advancements in genetic testing have led to the identification of many rare genetic conditions, yet comprehensive knowledge of their broader impacts remains limited. Most existing research focuses narrowly on medical outcomes. Cardiospondylocarpofacial Syndrome (CSCF) is an ultra-rare genetic condition for which little is known beyond its physical manifestations. This descriptive case series study examined the behavioral, social, emotional, and academic functioning of eight school-aged children diagnosed with CSCF, as well as the experiences of their families. Participants were recruited from North America, Europe, and Australia via a private Facebook group. Data were collected through an open-ended, written questionnaire completed by …
