Tag: school

Study suggests student attitudes toward cheating may spill over into their careers

From the San Francisco State University press release: A recent study authored by professors at two California State University campuses, including San Francisco State University, found that students’ tolerance for… Read more »

Study suggests family-school engagement helps young students

From the University of Missouri-Columbia press release: With school in full swing, many parents might be considering how to get more involved with their child’s schooling. Parent involvement and support… Read more »

Study examines importance of non-cognitive skills for earnings potential

From the Lancaster University press release: New research on the importance of non-cognitive skills — such as conscientiousness, self-esteem and feeling in control of one’s life — for graduates’ earnings… Read more »

Study looks at how college students can end up in vicious cycle of substance abuse, poor academics, stress

From the Binghamton University press release: One negative behavior such as substance abuse or heavy alcohol drinking can lead college students toward a vicious cycle of poor lifestyle choices, lack… Read more »

Study links parental support to how well millennials transition to college life

From the Taylor & Francis Group press release: Researchers show that how well parents or guardians support millennials’ psychological needs prior to their transition to college is an important predictor… Read more »

Study suggests taking arts classes leads to better academic performance

From the George Mason University press release: A new study from the George Mason University Arts Research Center and published in the journal Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts found a… Read more »

Study looks at effects of high-achieving environment on well-being

From the University of Konstanz press release: The phenomenon tremendously important for a person’s self-perception is referred to as the “Big Fish Little Pond Effect” (BFLPE). A fish perceives itself… Read more »

Study suggests children who start school a year early more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD

From the Harvard Medical School press release: Could a child’s birthday put them at risk for an ADHD misdiagnosis? The answer appears to be yes, at least among children born… Read more »