Abstract Although folk wisdom suggests that a smile may enhance physical attractiveness, most studies in the area have failed to consider or control this factor. The present study was intended examine impact of smiling on judgements attractiveness and other characteristics stereotypically ascribed attractive persons. Consistent with predictions, it found increased rated when compared non‐smiling neutral expression. necessity for controlling factor is therefore indicated. It also demonstrated...

Abstract Grit has been defined as passionate perseverance toward long‐term challenging goals and it is associated with various positive outcomes for youth, including academic achievement. However, less known about these associations the two facets of grit (i.e., effort, consistency interest) few studies have examined link between perceived social support. The present study group‐level demographic differences gender, grade, socioeconomic status, special education status) in a high school...

Early adolescence is a pivotal time for academic development; however, the vast majority of research on reading and math development within multitiered system support has been conducted among elementary students. Using triannual (Fall, Winter, Spring) screening data, we examined transactional skills sixth seventh grade students (N = 1,693) using Bayesian longitudinal structural equation modeling (SEM). We find equivocal four five types SEMs tested (dual-change, linear change, proportional...

Students with mental health difficulties are at increased risk for victimization, and this may be exacerbated during the transition to middle school, when there is an increase in bullying behaviors. Through a social-ecological lens, present study investigated how internalizing externalizing problems fall of fifth grade were associated role behaviors sixth whether these associations differed by gender. This expanded prior research examining not only but also bystander (i.e., assisting,...

Mental health screening is a pivotal practice for promoting the social-emotional-behavioral (SEB) and well-being of youth in schools. However, some aspects traditional mental practices may inadvertently perpetuate structural racism unintentionally facilitate oppression SEB disparities. We address this issue constructively by presenting an intentional approach to guide school psychologists related professionals implementing more socially just Our guidelines are grounded within four phases...

Nearly 4 million adolescents in the United States experience clinical depression, and this alarming rate has increased recent years. Adolescents' perceptions of their school's climate may moderate association between victimization depressive symptoms, including suicidality; however, it is unclear whether perceived school would act as a buffer or intensifier symptoms. The present study examined how different types (traditional, cyber, homophobic) are associated with symptoms middle schoolers...

This study examined parent-teacher agreement regarding three forms of family engagement in kindergarten: home-school communication, school-based involvement, and trust, as well whether predicted children's behavioral academic outcomes. Parent teacher ratings parent child internalizing externalizing behavior were obtained for a sample kindergarten students (N = 122). Academic outcomes directly assessed. Parents teachers showed high levels their perceptions trust. Parents' educational...

The reliability and validity of scores on the Disruptive Behavior Rating Scale—second edition— teacher version (DBRS-II-T) was analyzed. DBRS-II-T designed to assess observations students referred for behavioral difficulties. five-factor model fit data poorly, but convergent diagnostic validities were excellent.

Students at risk of suicide can be identified effectively through school-based prevention programs such as Signs Suicide (SOS), which incorporate both psychoeducation and screening components. Prior research has focused on high school students; however, there is limited in middle schools, even less known staff’s responsiveness to these programs. The current study evaluated the implementation SOS with students two U.S. schools (N = 2,537; 49% female) a treatment evaluation survey completed by...

The prevalence of student mental health concerns has increased the need for universal screening to promote access services. Some screeners determine risk status by comparing scores norming samples based on age (i.e., combined-gender) or and gender separate-gender). This study examined Behavior Assessment System Children–Third Edition, Behavioral Emotional Screening (BASC-3 BESS) using combined-gender separate-gender norms high school students ( N = 594). There were no statistically...

The dual-factor mental health (DFMH) model posits that comprises two distinct yet interrelated dimensions: psychological distress and well-being. This study used responses to a 10-item measure within self-report risk survey explore the prevalence rates criterion validity of DFMH screening based on norm-referenced classifications with nationally representative sample U.S. children in Grades 5-10 (

Abstract Previous research has indicated that student mental health is linked to their engagement at school. However, there a lack of empirical studies examining students’ school from the more comprehensive dual-factor model, which assesses both psychopathology and subjective well-being [SWB]. The current study examined this relationship via an adolescent sample 611 students in U.S. Midwest. Results with higher levels experienced lower internalizing or externalizing difficulties, as well...