Tag: academic

Study suggests strategic indulgence key to maximizing the college experience

From the Society for Personality and Social Psychology press release: Want to maximize the college experience? It’s not just about grades. High performing students, as measured by their grade point… Read more »

Study links narcissism to increased achievement at school

From the Queen’s University Belfast press release: A researcher at Queen’s University Belfast suggests that the growing rate of narcissism in society could be linked with school achievement. Dr Kostas… Read more »

Study suggests childhood sibling dynamics may predict differences in college education

From the Penn State press release: The effects of sibling relationships may go beyond childhood bickering and bonding, according to Penn State researchers who found that these relationships may predict… Read more »

Study suggests PTSD may increase risk of academic difficulties

From the Penn State press release: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by traumatic military experiences is associated with feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness and/or guilt. New Penn State research is… Read more »

Study suggests popular ‘growth mindset’ educational interventions aren’t very effective

From the Michigan State University press release: A new study co-authored by researchers at Michigan State University and Case Western Reserve University found that “growth mindset interventions,” or programs that… Read more »

Study suggests children’s language skills affect academic performance

From the University of Washington press release: Research shows that the more skills children bring with them to kindergarten — in basic math, reading, even friendship and cooperation — the… Read more »

Study suggests teacher hostility can damage children’s learning potential

From the Taylor & Francis Group press release: Teachers who antagonize their students by belittling them, showing favoritism, or criticizing their contributions can damage their learning potential, a new study… Read more »

Study looks at downside of being dubbed ‘class clown’

From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign press release: Class clowns’ off-task antics amuse and delight their classmates during first and second grades, making them the most sought-after playmates on… Read more »