Abstract Trait emotional intelligence (‘trait EI’ or ‘trait self‐efficacy’) is a constellation of emotion‐related self‐perceptions and dispositions comprising the affective aspects personality. The present study investigated role trait EI in children's peer relations at school. One hundred sixty pupils (83 girls; mean age = 10.8 years) were administered questionnaire subsequently asked to nominate all classmates who fitted each seven distinct behavioural descriptions (‘co‐operative’,...

Although a lot is known about the association of conduct problems with bullying, less attention has been paid to co-occurring traits, such as callous-unemotional (CU) traits that might additionally contribute risk engaging in bullying. This study investigated contribution CU direct and indirect alongside contributions made by gender.Seven hundred four 11-13-year-olds completed self-report measures callous-emotional psychopathology, including problems. Peer-report bullying were collected from...

The primary-secondary transition can negatively affect pupils' emotional and psychological adjustment. However, methods for assessing concerns regarding secondary school are limited. A reliable valid measure of transition-related would be useful both in evaluating shaping the content delivery universal targeted support programmes.To assess validity a quantitative self-report as an assessment tool during transition.A UK sample 147 Year 6 primary pupils 263 7 pupils.Self-reports liking well...

Theory and research suggests that features of autism are not restricted to individuals diagnosed with spectrum disorders (ASDs), autism-like traits vary throughout the general population at lower severities. The present first investigated relationship trait emotional intelligence empathy in a sample 163 adults aged between 18 51 years (44% male). It then examined performance on set tasks assessing social cognition cognitive flexibility 69 participants either high or low scores ASD traits....

Background. This paper presents results from the first wave of a longitudinal study examining effects various psychosocial variables on scholastic achievement and behaviour at school. Aims. The main aim is to investigate nature strength major individual difference dimensions important outcome school level, including academic performance, truancy, antisocial behaviour. Samples. Data were collected sample 901 pupils verbal ability (as proxy for cognitive ability), personality traits, number...

In this article, we explore the relationship between rapid automatized naming (RAN) and other cognitive processes among below-average, average, above-average readers spellers. Nonsense word reading, phonological awareness, RAN, automaticity of balance, speech perception, verbal short-term working memory were measured. Factor analysis revealed a 3-component structure. The first component included processing tasks, motor balance. second tasks. Speech perception loaded strongly as third...

The systematic assessment of the social and affective outcomes inclusion has been lagging behind academic outcomes. This is particularly problematic in view research evidence supporting concerns about peer rejection bullying. In this article, Norah Frederickson Elizabeth Simmonds, University College London, Lynda Evans Chris Soulsby, from Foxwood Special School, report their evaluation a special‐ mainstream school initiative that places particular emphasis on preparation. Measures completed...

Abstract Social stories were developed in order to support individuals with autism better cope social situations, an area of particular difficulty for this population. Despite its growing popularity, there is limited research evidence on the effectiveness approach. A review undertaken between 1994 and 2004 was carried out strengths limitations these studies discussed. Conclusions are drawn about ways which future might further develop base approach confidence educational psychologists (EPs)...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterised by profound difficulties in empathic processing and executive control. Whilst the links between these processes have been frequently investigated populations with autism, few studies examined them at subclinical level. In addition, contribution of alexithymia, a trait impaired interoceptive awareness empathy, elevated those ASD, currently unclear. The present two-part study employed comprehensive battery tasks to examine processes. Findings...

Evaluation data are reported on a Transfer Support Team (TST) intervention which supports pupils identified as vulnerable during secondary school transfer. Information about concerns and broader adjustment measures were collected from TST supported three occasions "typical benchmark group" two occasions. Factors known to confer additional vulnerability around transfer also analysed: English an language, free meals eligibility special educational needs. Findings indicate that this relatively...

Background Friendships have been linked to mental health and school attainment in children. The effects of friendlessness friendship quality well researched, but less is known about the role stability (i.e., maintaining same friend over time), an aspect which often interrupted by transition between phases schooling. Many children report concerns secondary introduces a number new social academic challenges for Aims To explore rates whether stable best across primary provided benefits...

The results of a two-phase small-scale evaluation study the Circle Friends intervention approach are reported. This uses classroom peer group to improve social acceptance class-mate who has special needs. participants were 20 children with emotional and behavioral difficulties, ages 6 12 years, their nondisabled classmates. In Phase 1, between-group design was adopted, 10 randomly selected receive intervention. 2, in comparison 1 received intervention, scores analyzed across both phases...