International Journal of Education and Cognitive Sciences

Exploring the Impact of School Climate and Environmental Awareness on Cultural Competence

Jing Sun; Wenwen Ma; Ye Mu; Lifang Yu

Volume 5, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 1-7

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.ijecs.5.1.5

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Purpose: This study aims to examine the predictive power of school climate and environmental awareness on cultural competence within educational institutions. Methodology: Employing ... Read More

Enhancing Classroom Behaviors and Creativity: The Impact of a Critical Thinking Workshop

Jing Wang; Mengna Sheng; Rui Song

Volume 5, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 8-15

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.ijecs.5.1.6

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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a critical thinking workshop in improving classroom behavior and creativity among college students. Methodology: A ... Read More Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a critical thinking workshop in improving classroom behavior and creativity among college students. Methodology: A randomized controlled trial design was utilized, involving 30 participants aged 18-22 years, who were randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving the critical thinking workshop or a control group that received no intervention. The workshop spanned eight sessions, each lasting 90 minutes. Classroom behavior and creativity were measured at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at a three-month follow-up using the Classroom Behavior Assessment Scale (CBAS) and the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT), respectively. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS-27, employing Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) with repeated measurements and Bonferroni post-hoc tests. Findings: The experimental group exhibited significant improvements in creativity, with mean scores increasing from 56.92 (SD = 15.06) at baseline to 67.56 (SD = 15.22) post-intervention, and slightly higher at follow-up (Mean = 68.03, SD = 16.90). Classroom behavior also improved significantly, with mean scores rising from 29.52 (SD = 5.99) at baseline to 33.92 (SD = 5.80) post-intervention, maintaining at follow-up (Mean = 34.04, SD = 6.30). In contrast, the control group showed negligible changes in both variables. Statistical analysis revealed significant effects of time and group, as well as time × group interactions for both creativity (Time × Group: F = 8.09, p < 0.01) and classroom behavior (Time × Group: F = 7.50, p < 0.01). Conclusion: The critical thinking workshop significantly enhanced creativity and classroom behavior among college students. These findings highlight the workshop's effectiveness in fostering essential higher-order thinking skills, suggesting that similar interventions could be beneficial in educational settings to cultivate an environment conducive to learning and innovation.

The Mediating Role of Self-Stigma in Perceived Public Stigma and Attitudes Toward Mental Health Help-Seeking Among Adults in Malaysia

Cheng Yee Ching; Saeid Motevalli; Mansor Abu Talib; Zahari Ishak

Volume 5, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 16-24

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.ijecs.5.1.1

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Purpose: Mental health stigma is one of the major barriers to mental health help-seeking and care. Public stigma gives rise to self-stigma (SS), and both stigma results in negative ... Read More

Investigating the Mediating Role of Resilience in the Relationship Between Cognitive Emotion Regulation and the Quality of Life of Young Couples

Maryam Moslemi; Mohammad Hatami

Volume 5, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 25-33

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.ijecs.5.1.2

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Purpose: Research indicates that resilience is considered an important factor among several at-risk groups and plays a crucial mediating role in the manifestation of numerous psychological ... Read More

The Mediating Role of Adolescent-Parent Conflict in The Relationship Between Academic Procrastination, Personality Traits, and Identity Styles in Adolescents

Mina Abdolahi; Maryam Salehyan

Volume 5, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 34-42

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.ijecs.5.1.3

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Purpose: Academic procrastination or procrastination is a common problem in the educational system, referring to the prevalent tendency of learners to delay performing assignments and ... Read More Purpose: Academic procrastination or procrastination is a common problem in the educational system, referring to the prevalent tendency of learners to delay performing assignments and academic activities to the extent that it alters the individual's effective performance. The study investigates the mediating role of adolescent-parent conflict in the relationship between academic procrastination, personality traits, and identity styles in adolescents. Methodology: This applied research, conducted through a descriptive survey methodology, involved a sample of 375 out of 16,347 high school students from Tehran's districts 5 and 22, selected via stratified random sampling. Data were gathered using standardized questionnaires on academic procrastination (Solomon & Rothblum, 1984), personality traits (NEO-FFI by Costa & McCrae, 1992), identity styles (Berzonsky, 1989), and adolescent-parent conflict (short version for adolescents by Prinz et al., 1979), validated for content validity and reliability with Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Structural equation modeling and software SmartPLS version 2 and SPSS version 19 were used to test hypotheses. Findings: Results indicated significant negative relationships between academic procrastination and adolescents' personality traits and identity styles, and positive relationships between personality traits and identity styles. Adolescent-parent conflict was found to mediate the relationship between academic procrastination and both personality traits and identity styles in adolescents. Conclusion: In conclusion, this research not only advances our theoretical understanding of academic procrastination but also suggests practical implications for educators, parents, and policymakers aiming to support adolescents' academic and personal development. Future research should continue to explore the multifaceted nature of procrastination, particularly in relation to family dynamics and educational settings, to develop more effective interventions and support mechanisms.

Determining the Role of Relationship Quality and Psychological Capital in the Resilience and Self-regulation of Women with Breast Cancer

Leila Askari; Ali Beigi

Volume 5, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 43-51

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.ijecs.5.1.4

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Purpose: The diagnosis of breast cancer in women is of particular importance due to its impact on various dimensions of life quality, including physical health, mental well-being, and ... Read More

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Exploring the Impact of School Climate and Environmental Awareness on Cultural Competence

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Enhancing Classroom Behaviors and Creativity: The Impact of a Critical Thinking Workshop

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The Mediating Role of Self-Stigma in Perceived Public Stigma and Attitudes Toward Mental Health Help-Seeking Among Adults in Malaysia

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Investigating the Mediating Role of Resilience in the Relationship Between Cognitive Emotion Regulation and the Quality of Life of Young Couples

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The Mediating Role of Adolescent-Parent Conflict in The Relationship Between Academic Procrastination, Personality Traits, and Identity Styles in Adolescents

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Determining the Role of Relationship Quality and Psychological Capital in the Resilience and Self-regulation of Women with Breast Cancer

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