- Copyright and Intellectual Property
- Literacy, Media, and Education
- Discourse Analysis in Language Studies
- Digital Storytelling and Education
- Digital Games and Media
- Writing and Handwriting Education
- Digital Rights Management and Security
- Media Studies and Communication
- Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- Humor Studies and Applications
- Educational Assessment and Improvement
- Education Practices and Challenges
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Education Systems and Policy
- Mobile Learning in Education
- Media Influence and Health
- Global Education Systems and Policies
- Library Collection Development and Digital Resources
- EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Law, AI, and Intellectual Property
- Student Assessment and Feedback
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
Jacksonville State University
2009-2025
Nova Southeastern University
2009
Institute for Learning and Development
1977
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether coping humor predicted certain measures family functioning in parents children with disabilities.Seventy-two diagnosed primarily autism spectrum disorders and multiple disabilities completed the Coping Humor Scale (CHS) Family Adaptability Cohesion Evaluation Scales (FACES IV). FACES IV two major dimensions functioning: cohesion flexibility. CHS degree which participants use cope stressful experiences their lives. Optimal is theorized be...
This study sought to examine work-related exposure trauma and predictors of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms among regional journalists in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, a conflict-ridden area northwest Pakistan. We recruited 216 KP journalists. Analysis surveys revealed high prevalence PTSD symptoms. All participants had covered at least one inducing event. Exposure trauma, active emotional coping avoidant were statistically significant factors associated with is first...
The humor styles and family functioning of parents children with disabilities are understudied subjects. This study seeks to shed quantitative light on these areas. Seventy-two completed the Family Adaptability Cohesion Evaluation Scales (FACES IV) Humor Styles Questionnaire (HSQ). FACES IV measured several dimensions functioning: cohesion, flexibility, communication, satisfaction. flexibility were variously scored indicate whether a balanced or unbalanced propensity for existed within...
The study of teaching to date has relied on rather narrow definitions what is effective teaching. Such most usually are tied student outcome measures such as achievement tests, while focusing individual, isolated acts than and learning in its total context. How can we identify teaching, recognizing the ecology teaching‐learning environment?
Youth with disabilities negotiate social interaction peers several notable disadvantages in ableist culture. In addition, the characterizations of both real and fictional characters mass media, particularly television, have an impact as well. However, youth are significantly underrepresented television series. Using model relations by Alan Fiske descriptive research design, we quantitatively examined televisual characterization a who acquires disability drama Friday Night Lights. We found...
Abstract Much has been written on the natures and personalities of teachers in educational research publications (Carter 2009; Beck 2012; Bulman 2015; Dalton 2013; Gillard Kelly Caughlan 2011). However, mass media can have a powerful influence how people see teachers. The television series Breaking Bad (Gilligan 2008–2013) its representation teachers, contributed unique—if warped—perspective subject teaching America. In this article, we argue that three important Gothic mythic fables from...
Studies of television portrayals parent/child relationships where the child has a disability are rare. Using social relational theory perspective, this study examines interactions between parents and young man with as portrayed in acclaimed contemporary series, Friday Night Lights. We found nuanced relationship teen his powerful influence community on parent-child relations family life.