School climate is a leading factor in explaining student learning and achievement. Less work has explored the impact of both staff perceptions school raising interesting questions about whether experiences can add “value” to students’ In current research, multiple sources were integrated into multilevel model, including self-reports, objective records academic achievement socio-economic demographics. Achievement was assessed using national literacy numeracy tests (N = 760 2,257 students from...

The present study concerns longitudinal research on bullying perpetration and peer victimization. A focus is school factors of climate (academic support, group support) identification (connectedness or belonging), which are conceptualized as related but distinct constructs. Analysis change these well individual well-being across time contributes to understanding behavior. Latent growth modeling was employed examine the predictors anxiety, depression, 2 in physical verbal sample included 492...

In explaining academic achievement, school climate and social belonging (connectedness, identification) emerge as important variables. However, both constructs are rarely explored in one model. the current study, a psychological framework based on identity perspective (Turner, Hogg, Oakes, Reicher, & Wetherell, 1987) is introduced that provides way to integrate these two areas of enquiry. Using this framework, study ( N = 340 grade 7 9 students) investigates: (a) identification distinct...

<p xmlns="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/JATS1">The current study investigates the theory of planned behavior with important additional predictors from social identity approach. The explores whether might function as a driver and help explain how abstract group processes impact student binge drinking behavior. Adopting controlled statistical analysis, hypothesized model expands behavior’s conceptualization norms considers behavioral content specific group, identification, impacts (N = 551...

The present study examined how the supportive climate of a school (group support and academic support) student mental health (depression anxiety) are associated with school-based aggression victimization. Drawing on social identity perspective, identification (i.e., person's as member) was investigated mechanism to explain may come affect peer Using data from Australian students (Grades 7-10, N 1,809) negative binomial structural equation modeling showed that (a) factors negatively predicted...

The quality of cross-examination in child sexual abuse trials is critical to elicit accurate evidence. In a mixed model study, we examined perceptions Australian practitioners (i.e., judges, prosecutors, defence lawyers, police officers, and witness support officers; N = 337) judicial intervention. Each participant rated two simulated excerpts 2 (complainant age: child/adolescent) × (questioning: appropriate/inappropriate) (judicial intervention: present/absent) design. Questioning younger...

The authors explored the characteristics of individuals that affect their attitudes toward restorative justice-—in which offenders, victims, and communities meet to redress damage offence had caused. Across three studies, participants completed questionnaires assessed whether they believe people in general, or offenders particular, can change fundamentally as well justice, rehabilitation, punishment. In one study, questionnaire also included measures social dominance orientation, goal future...

Theories about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have addressed cognitive deficits however few examined how comorbid diagnoses, including sleep disturbance, anxiety and depression contribute to the underlying deficits. We investigated potential mediations of common ASD comorbidities in relationship between sub-clinical traits performance using an international community sample. Cognitive tasks assessed working memory [executive functioning (EF) theory], mental state attribution [theory mind...

In organizational psychology, staff perceptions of climate have been found to be an important predictor employee outcomes, such as stress. However, only a small pool research has investigated the psychological mechanism that underpins relationship, and no past literature explored how relationship persists over time. This paper uses social identity approach investigate whether identification predicts mediates between their levels stress self-esteem Employing sample public school teachers,...

Previous research has demonstrated that there is a negative relationship between ethnic diversity in local community and social cohesion. Often the way cohesion assessed, though, varies across studies only some aspects of construct are included (e.g., trust). The current explores number indicators including neighbourhood capital, safety, belonging, generalized trust, volunteering. Furthermore, psychological theories concerning role positive contact its impact on feelings threat investigated....

This study examined the mediation roles of multiple lifestyle factors in school-aged children. Structural equation modeling (SEM) tested how play mechanism one another impact ADHD to seek theoretical and intervention insights.An online survey assessed children's including diet, physical activity, screen time, sleep difficulties, having diagnosis. A multi-country sample from English speaking nations included 309 caregivers. Multiple regression SEM were planned identify significant correlates...

Purpose We aimed to test the reliability and validity of two brief measures resilience adopted for evaluation a preventative social-emotional curriculum implemented Aboriginal middle school students from socially disadvantaged remote communities in Australia’s Northern Territory. The questionnaires chosen were intended measure psychological socio-cultural as complementary dimensions capacity cope circumstances significant life stress risk self-harm. Methods Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)...

Abstract The complexity of psychological mechanisms in disordered eating behaviours was tested using a nonclinical sample (female adults from English speaking countries, N = 334). Concerning the development and maintenance disturbed cognition behaviour, theories self‐esteem, executive function, emotion regulation as well interpersonal transdiagnostic theory mind were applied with covariates depression, anxiety, family functioning, demographic variables. Structural Equation Modelling...

Orthorexia nervosa is a recently conceptualised pathological entity presenting as an obsessive focus on healthy eating with associated psychosocial impairment.The present study investigated the differential associations between orthorexia and distress impairment.With community sample (N = 268) multiple measures of health were compared explanatory variables in mediation structural equation modelling (SEM). Outcome assessed psychological while demographic controlled. The mediating roles...

Purpose. Skills for Life (SFL) is a social-emotional curriculum Indigenous middle school students that was co-developed with educators and community members in remote of northern Australia. This preliminary study aimed to test the feasibility processes methods data-gathering, reliability youth self-report measures identify direction effects an evaluation longer-term pilot curriculum. Design/Methodology/Approach. Students years 7-9 participated SFL over two years. The Strengths Difficulties...

Social distancing rules have proven to be essential in reducing the spread of COVID-19. However, we can optimise these if identify factors which predict compliance. Thus, this study investigated whether compliance with is predicted by an individual motivated moral, self-interested, or social reasons. We also impact individual's utilitarian orientation both on itself and reasons for compliance.Our sample consisted 301 participants recruited from four US states - California, Oregon,...

Abstract Addressing the global climate emergency and an urgent need for psychological research, present study drew on two major perspectives: social identity theory's notion of a socially constructed sense self, prospect cognitive heuristics asymmetric effects gain loss framed messaging. A 2 (Human vs. Environmental Identity) × (Gain Loss framing) factorial experiment ( N = 160) sought causal evidence superordinate identities, versus messaging, their interactions upon motivations...

Special measures have been implemented across the globe to improve evidence procedures in child sexual assault trials. The present study explored day-to-day experiences and views on their use by five groups of Australian criminal justice practitioners (N = 335): judges, prosecutors, defence lawyers, police officers witness assistance officers. Most reported routine pre-recorded interviews CCTV cross-examination complainants, but rare with vulnerable adults. Despite persistent technical...

Child sexual assault (CSA) cases reliant on uncorroborated testimony yield low conviction rates. Past research demonstrated a strong relationship between verdict and juror CSA knowledge such as typical delays in reporting by victims, perceived victim credibility. This trial simulation experiment examined the effectiveness of interventions an expert witness or educative judicial direction reducing jurors' misconceptions. Participants were 885 jurors New South Wales, Australia. After viewing...

Many scholars advocate the benefits of rehabilitation and reintegration offenders to curtail crime recidivism. Yet, discussions about criminal justice tend reinforce belief that is rife, amplifying fears around promoting right-wing authoritarianism – people who do not obey authorities should be punished severely. Consequently, many citizens would like maintain traditional punishment rather than shift discourse reintegration. Governments may thus reluctant prioritize This study explored...