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research regarding the social, emotional and psychological components of teachers and learners in Adventist education settings
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A Brief Ethnography on Philippine English Tertiary"The Philippines is a nation with a rich culture and heritage that reflects the indigenous diversity of the islands. Its present identity and unique features are not whimsical. They are mainly the result of a combination of events throughout its history.... -
A Case Study Examination of Emotional Competence in a Tween Male Kindergarten-Grade 8Especially of interest to teachers and parents of shy children, this case study’s data revealed three themes: built-in friendship, yes man, and invisible leader. -
A Comparative Study Between the Black and White Seventh-day Adventist Seminarians Concerning Their Attitudes and Perceptions of Their Ministry Relative to Selected Social and Theological Issues TertiaryProblem: The integration of theological studies with the practical aspects of the ministry is a desirable goal which the Seventh-day Adventist Church seeks to nurture within its seminary. The problem this study addresses is the lack of available data... -
A comparative study of critical thinking skills, dogmatism and American college testing program scores of Seventh-day Adventist college freshmen graduated from church related and public secondary schools TertiaryProblem: Development of critical thinking skills is commonly accepted as a desirable outcome of secondary education, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has also accepted this as one of the goals for its educational system. It was the purpose of the present... -
A comparative study of dating and sexual behaviors of senior male and female students attending boarding academies in the Lake Union Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: The purpose of this study was to determine if there were differences of perception between senior males and females regarding dating and sexual behaviors. Method: Two-hundred and twelve questionnaires were collected from the population.... -
A comparative study of student self-concept in religiously affiliated private and public high schools in southwestern Michigan Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study was to compare the self-concept of students in religiously affiliated private high schools to students in public high schools using the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale. Significance of the... -
A Descriptive Study of the Personality, Attitudes, and Overseas Experience of Seventh-day Adventist College Students Who Served as Short-Term Volunteer Missionaries TertiaryProblem: During the last ten years there has been a surge of interest among college students in short-term volunteer missionary service. It was the purpose of the present study to describe the personality, attitudes, and overseas experience of a group... -
A Multiple Case Study Describing Collaborative Relations Between Adventist Pastors and Teachers in the Eastern United States TertiaryIntroduction: Adventist schools and churches are embedded within a system that provides them with rich opportunities to achieve their missional goals. However, this is possible only through collaboration and the use of available social networks. The purpose... -
A Narrative Inquiry of One Female Married-Single - A Story of Loneliness and Isolation Tertiary"The Organization for Economic Cooperation (OECD, 2013) reported that, during the past three decades, there has been a steady rise in the number of international students studying outside their countries of citizenship. Those figures rose from 0.8 million... -
A proposed paradigm of personality as explored through the relationship between moral reasoning and cognitive flexibility Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Personality, a construct representing the dynamic integration of the individual, remains complicated, both in theory and in research. The purpose of this study was to explore a conceptual paradigm of personality through the relationship between... -
A study of the implications of the Piagetian theory of moral development for Seventh-day Adventist schools based on a comparison of selected schools in Hong Kong, Michigan and Indiana Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: The Seventh-day Adventist Church is losing a great number of youth. The unfavorable attitudes on the part of many youth toward God's commandments arc thought to have been partially responsible for this apostasy phenomenon. Method:... -
A Study of the Relationship Between Loneliness and Internet Use Among University Students TertiaryProblem: Research investigating the relationship between loneliness and various dimensions of Internet use is mixed. While some studies support the connection, other studies refute the link. More analysis in this area is needed to help clinicians, parents,... -
Academic Dishonesty and Achievement Emotions Among International Students in Thailand Grade 9-Tertiary"The purpose of this study was to understand the association between academic dishonesty and achievement emotions. A survey was conducted among 129 international high school students. Results indicated that male students find academic dishonest behaviors... -
Acculturation of Children as Experienced by Foreign Mothers Studying in the Philippines Kindergarten-Grade 12"The Philippines, with its social-economic, political, and educational motivations, hosts a vast number of internationally accredited higher education institutions that attract many foreign students who relocate for study with their families...The... -
Administrative Stress and Burnout Among Seventh-day Adventist School Administrators in the United States Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose: This study examined and compared the perceived sources of administrative stress that contributed most to feelings of job-related burnout for elementary/junior academy principals, senior academy principals and superintendents within the Seventh-day... -
Affective Teaching - A Place for Emotion in Classroom Learning Tertiary"Teaching and learning nearly always take place in a social context. Intellectual growth also brings about changes in the social and emotional facets of both teachers and students. Teaching and learning are greatly affected by the quality of relationships... -
After the Earthquake - Adult Reflections on Adolescent Experiences of a Natural Disaster Grade 7-Grade 12By interviewing participants seven years after the event, “this ‘living memory’ study investigated the perceived psychoemotional experiences of four senior high school students at one Christian school during and after the February 22, 2011,... -
Alcohol and Health - Sorting Through The Myths, The Dangers, And The Facts Grade 6-TertiaryAre there benefits to drinking alcohol? This article provides studies and facts that are involved in the current debate about alcohol consumption. -
An Investigation of Stress and Factors Producing Stress Among Married Students Living in the Andrews University Married Student Housing Complex TertiaryProblem: The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of stress and identify factors producing stress among married students living in the Andrews University married student housing complex. Method: Two samples were used... -
An Investigation of the Need for Building Community at the Andrews University Student Housing Complex TertiaryProblem: This study investigated the need for building community at the Andrews University Student Housing Complex and determined the demographic differences associated with this need. Method: A sample of 61 residents of the Beechwood,... -
B.A.s, M.A.s, and M.U.G.s - A case-study in socio-cultural change Kindergarten-LifelongThis case-study of Brisbane Seventh-day Adventists indicates that University education, for these Adventists who experience it, is a significant factor in sociocultural change, since it provides an environment where they may construct and learn dissonant perceptions... -
Besides That I'm Ok: Well-Being in Caribbean and American Adolescents and Youth Grade 11-TertiaryA total of 235 adolescents and college students from Aruba, St. Lucia, Tennessee, and Alabama participated in this study that measured various aspects of well-being. The Life Factors Questionnaire measured participants' responses on such self-reported measures... -
Boys and Behaviour - Alternative Strategies that Support Boys with ADHD Preschool-Grade 12"Boys are diagnosed five times more often than girls with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and frequently medication has become the first option in addressing this condition. Many teachers find it difficult to cope with boys with ADHD due... -
Catering for international students - The experiences of first year Asian and North American students at Rural University TertiaryInternational students currently make up almost one fifth of students in Australia, and at Rural University. Because they are living and studying in a new and different culture, these students experience certain difficulties both socially and academically.... -
Cellphone Addiction and Academic Stress Among University Students in Thailand TertiaryCellphones abound on college campuses around the world, and so does stress! Is there a connection? Conducted in Thailand, this study's purpose was to "assess students’ perceptions of cellphone addiction and academic stress." Class, gender... -
Characteristics of Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Adolescents who Attempted Suicide Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Hispanic adolescent suicide attempts appear to have been understudied, while suicidal behavior continues to be a concern as a youthful phenomenon. The present study sought to contribute to the understanding of Hispanic youth suicide and its... -
Childhood Personality Traits Associated with Environmental Risk Due to Poverty Status Grade 1-Grade 3Dispositional and socio-environmental factors of personality are not separate elements; they should be viewed holistically as a person-environment system that functions as a whole. Therefore, an environment disadvantaged by poverty is a socio-environmental... -
Cognitive Development - A State of the Art from a Psycho-evolutionary Perspective TertiarySince the publications of Piaget in 1962, Bruner in 1986 and Vygotsky in the 1960s, in which the conceptual bases that support their postulates are presented, the dynamics of psychological research focused on child development has turned their postulates into... -
Competitive sport, self-efficacy & academic achievement - a multiple regression analysis involving secondary school students in Seventh-day Adventist schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Physical activity and academic achievement are important and valued aspects of society. The present study investigated the relationship between involvement in competitive sport, self-efficacy beliefs and academic achievement in Adventist secondary school students.... -
Concurrent validity of the Strong-Campbell interest inventory for Seventh-day Adventist seminarians and ministers Tertiary-LifelongProblem: The purpose of this study was to determine if the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory (SCII) is a valid instrument for measuring the vocational interests of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) seminarians and ministers and to discover if denominational... -
Construction and validation of a scale for the evaluation of children's social desirability (EDESI) Tertiary-LifelongVerbal personality assessment tests are usually considered objective because of the standardized nature of the verbal stimuli used and the response options, the transformation of scores into typical scores, and also because of the objective assessment of the... -
Construction of an Instrument to Assess Prosocial Reasoning in 7 and 8 Year Old Children - A Pictorial Version Grade 2-Grade 3The aim of this study was to develop an instrument to assess prosocial reasoning in 7- and 8-year-old children. In this work, the procedures followed and psychometric results of a version with pictographic support are presented. Consistency was observed... -
Correlation Between Bullying and Students’ Attitude Toward Learning - A Case of Secondary Schools in Tarime District, Tanzania Grade 9-Grade 12"This study sought to establish the correlation between bullying and students’ attitude toward learning in secondary schools of Tarime District, Tanzania, using a survey research design." -
Couples' Experiences and Perspectives on Interracial Marriage - A Phenomenological Study Among Adventists Tertiary"Today’s world is often defined as a world without borders, or a global village. The distance between countries and continents seems to get shorter with the innovation of faster means of transportation and telecommunication. This new reality has... -
Differences between undergraduate and graduate students in self-concept and depression Tertiary-LifelongProblem: Students have an opportunity for personal growth as they learn about themselves and the world around them. However, their levels of self-concept and depression can influence how they view themselves, their relationships, and their world. This... -
Differences in academic achievement of students involved in extracurricular activities in Seventh-day Adventist schools in the United States and Bermuda Grade 6-Grade 11This study examined differences in the academic performance of students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 in Seventh-day Adventist schools in the United Sates and Bermuda based on their level of involvement in school music organizations-- band or choir -- and school... -
Economic Wealth and Education - A Global Comparison Tertiary"Poverty has long been associated with lower levels of school achievement within developed nations, as well as across nations. The level of economic wealth of a nation has also been found to be correlated with many aspects relating to education: funding, access,... -
Economic Wealth and Educational Issues - An International Comparison Kindergarten-Tertiary"Poverty has long been associated with lower levels of school achievement within developed nation, as well as across nations. The level of economic wealth of a nation has also been found to be correlated with many aspects relating to education: funding,... -
Educational brain research as compared with Ellen Whites counsels to educators Kindergarten-LifelongPurpose of the study: The purpose of this study was threefold: to review current, education-relevant brain research; to review the educational writings of Ellen G. White for major emerging themes/principles; and to compare these findings for similarities... -
Emotional intelligence, study habits and attitudes, demographic variables, and academic performance among college freshmen residential students: a comparative correlational study TertiaryThe main purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between emotional intelligence (EQ), study habits and attitudes, selected demographic variables (gender, birth order, parents’ education, parents’ income, parents’ occupation,... -
Facebook Addiction and Academic Anxiety among University Students Grade 11-Tertiary"Within academics, social media has developed a stronger and stronger presence in the lives of students and educators. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between Facebook addiction and academic anxiety." -
Family Competence in Relation to the Academic Motivation of the Third-Year High School Student from Five Schools in the State of Nuevo León Grade 9-Grade 12The family and the school are different contexts in expectations about the high school student, therefore the study tries to determine the relationship that exists between family competence and the academic motivation of the third year high school student.... -
Family Worship Patterns and Their Correlations with Adolescent Behavior and Beliefs Grade 6-Grade 12We examine behaviors involved in family worship, how these behaviors cluster together into specific patterns of family worship, and how these patterns of family worship relate to the behaviors and beliefs of adolescents attending Seventh-day Adventist schools.... -
Flourish - The Impact of an Intergenerational Program on Third-Grade Students’ Social and Emotional Wellbeing with Application to the PERMA Framework Kindergarten-Grade 12“Intergenerational programs are increasingly being recognised as a means of promoting wellbeing through connecting communities, promoting caring relationships, and combating loneliness and isolation…. The aim of this study was to measure the impact... -
Gifted Adolescents and the Balanced Family Concept Grade 1-Grade 12"Do factors in the family environment facilitate or impede adaptive coping responses in family members? Some theorists have warned that in some cases, relationships with parents may become a source of stress and conflict for adolescents. While the regulation... -
Globalization and Discriminatory Practices Against Trans-women in the Philippines Tertiary"Being trans-gender, specifically trans-woman still comes with a stigma attached even though it is reported that an estimated 9 to 9.5 million trans-gender people live in the Asia-Pacific region, with the majority being trans-women, according to a UNDP... -
Globalization and Self-Perception of Women of Asian and African Descent Tertiary"There is an increasing tendency for some races to adopt values that are foreign and may be detrimental to their self-esteem and indigenous or ethnic identities. This research studies the relationship between globalization and the way women of Asian and... -
Human Touch in the Primary School Setting Kindergarten-Grade 8Analysis of interviews conducted at a small faith-based school “indicated the majority of the participants in this study supported the use of ‘healthy’ physical contact, between teachers and students. Students, parents and teachers were mindful... -
I didn't choose - How religion and family channel Korean Americans into medical career choices TertiaryThis research paper explores the factors behind the overrepresentation of Korean-Americans in the Seventh-Day Adventist higher education system, specifically in the medical and dental schools of Loma Linda University in Southern California. I interview eleven... -
Identifying Factors that Affect Higher Educational Achievements of Jamaican Seventh-day Adventists Tertiary"This mixed-method explanatory research examined factors that influenced Jamaican Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) members to pursue higher education. It sought to investigate whether the source of the motivation is tied to the Church's general philosophy... -
Identity Crisis in Adolescence - Brief Analysis and Implications for Religious Praxis According to Erik Erikson's Theory TertiaryThis paper examines Erik Erikson's concept of identity crisis in adolescents, as well as the implications for religious praxis, specifically in working with adolescents. The goal is to show that understanding the crisis of adolescence allows for a better approach... -
Implementation of the Anti - Human Trafficking Law in Cebu City, Philippines Tertiary"This study investigated the extent of implementation of the 'Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act' under the Philippine Republic Act 9208 in Cebu City during the period of 2010-2011. The paper analyzed the various advocacy campaigns and rescue operations done... -
Influence of Self-Concept, Learning Strategies and Perception about the Teacher on the Academic Performance of Psychology Students. Tertiary-LifelongThe aim of this study was to establish the relationship between selfconcept, learning strategies and perceptions about teachers’ performance on academic performance of psychology students at UPeU. Design: non experimental, multivariate correlation type.... -
INFO Editorial: Concerns of the 21st Century Tertiary-Lifelong"While globalization has brought quite some benefits to the world population in general, it has raised concerns especially in this new century...The eight articles in this issue address a broad range of concerns." Titles are as follows: The... -
Intelligence Quotient, College Major, School of Origin, and Academic Performance of Master's in Business Administration Students Tertiary"This study intended to find out whether IQ, College Major, and School of Origin significantly contribute to superior performance of students in the Master in Business Administration (MBA) program. Data was taken from 40 respondents who had graduated... -
Inter-Faith Relation in Nigerian Educational Institutions - A Case Study of Selected Tertiary Institutions in the Ilorin Emirate Tertiary“Currently, ethno-religious conflicts have left untold hardships on families and grudges in the minds of many Nigerians. Therefore, if the practices of faith integration and interfaith relation are managed well, it will result in social, economic and... -
Interpersonal Trust Construct Validity and Related factors Grade 1-TertiaryGiven the importance of interpersonal trust in the educational context, it was considered appropriate to develop and test an instrument that measures the degree of interpersonal trust in an agile and economical way. This first study of the CIE sought to observe... -
Journeys From Grief to Hope - Visual and Verbal Voices of Post-Yolanda Youth Grade 9-TertiaryUsing photovoice, this study explores the experiences of selected secondary students after super typhoon Yolanda ravaged their home area in Central Philippines. -
Joys, Tensions and Issues - Special Needs Provisions in an Australian, Christian, Education System 2009 / 2010 Kindergarten-Grade 12"This research project investigated the current provisions for students with special needs (SWSN) in a national, Australian, Christian school system (49 schools) during 2009–2010...In addition to the quantitative data reported via questionnaires,... -
Leadership and Religiosity - A Study of their Effects on Seventh-day Adventist Student Leaders TertiaryThis dissertation reports a study of the effects of leadership and religiosity on Seventh-day Adventist student leaders. Data were collected through two standardized instruments (Leadership Orientation and Religious Life Inventory) and a questionnaire on activity... -
Learning styles and gender as related to achievement in English among students in North Sulawesi Adventist Boarding Schools, Indonesia Kindergarten-Grade 12This study investigated linkages between the learning styles and gender and achievement in English among students in North Sulawesi Adventist boarding schools, Indonesia. In doing so, it sought to contribute to a better theoretical understanding of the students’... -
Lessons Learned from Typhoon Washi - Saving the River as a Way to Healing Nature Tertiary-Lifelong"This study aimed to describe the experiences of survivors of Iligan City during the Typhoon Washi phenomenon, determine the lessons learned from their experiences, and propose strategic visions on saving the river and developing resiliency in facing disasters." -
Lived Experiences of International Male Married Single Students Tertiary"The Republic of the Philippines is attracting more and more international students, especially in tertiary institutions. People have realized that the Philippines has high quality education at an affordable cost. Consequently, the increase in the population... -
Lived Social Life Experiences of Female Elderly People Tertiary-Lifelong"Quality of life is now recognized as one of the new philosophies of health by the World Health Organization, especially among older people. Old age is a process that cannot be stopped but must be protected, promoted, and extended. As the aged population... -
Living Alone - The Experiences of Married Single Students in Higher Education TertiaryRegarding students who have elected to attend school alone while their spouses remain behind at home, "this phenomenological study explored the related decision-making process, effects on their families, impact of the students’ life abroad and their... -
Locus of Control - Evolution of Its Concept and Operationalization TertiaryThe study of locus of control, an important coping resource that has great relevance as a predictor of other attitudinal, affective and behavioral variables, began many years ago. Over time, the understanding of this construct has been refined and increasingly... -
Maps and Mentors in the Journey to Manhood Grade 5-Tertiary"Boys are on a journey to manhood. With reference to academic literature and data from two studies undertaken by the author, this article explores that journey. Particular attention is given to the opportunities and challenges for educators. Aspects of... -
Mindset, Perseverance, and Learning Kindergarten-Grade 8In addition to finding a positive correlation between self-control and grit, this study “found that growth mindset, self-control and grit can all play a part in helping students to achieve academically in primary schools.” -
Nonclassroom Teacher-Student Association in Seventh-day Adventist Academies in the Northern and Central California Conferences Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Nonclassroom teacher-student relationships were studied in the secondary-school setting with regard to their occurrence; their perceived value, adequacy, and effects; their preferred forms or types; and the perceived barriers to teacher-student... -
One Public School - Building Community at Breakfast Kindergarten-Grade 12This case study describes a partnership school, where a breakfast program is used as one way to connect the community and school. -
Origins of Religious Thought - Some Recent Explanatory Trends TertiaryThis article makes a bibliographical review of the main contemporary trends in understanding the origin of the religious phenomenon. It analyzes the psychological and emotional, the historical and psychosocial, the intellectualist, semiotic and ideological,... -
Overcoming the Barrier in Special Education - A Qualitative Investigation into the Need for Speech and Language Therapists in St. Lucia Kindergarten-Grade 8"There has been serious under-representation of speech and language therapists in St. Lucia even with the genesis and augmentation of this service in the Western world. A qualitative study was conducted to investigate the need for this service in St.... -
Perception of values relating to character development - A study of college students' views on a Seventh-day Adventist campus TertiaryProblem: The most important concern of Seventh-day Adventists is the proper and fullest development of character. This study investigates perception patterns on character values and factors influencing positive character development held by subjects... -
Perceptions of character education in a Seventh-day Adventist school Grade 12Character education has been viewed by many educators as having significant historical, academic, and social value. Many stakeholders in education argue for character development as a curricular experience. While understanding the degree to which character... -
Personality Types, Preferred Learning Modalities, and College Majors of Students in Luzon Tertiary"This study investigated the relationship of personality types, perceptual learning styles, and the choice of academic major of college students. The subjects were 500 students from six selected academic majors in SDA tertiary schools in North Philippines.... -
Personality types, preferred learning styles, and choice of major of college students in Luzon TertiaryThis study investigated the relationship of personality types, preferred learning styles, and choice of academic major of college students. The subjects were 500 students from six selected academic majors in SDA tertiary schools in Luzon. Respondents answered... -
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Possibilities or Potentialities - The Piagetian Posture in Genetic Epistemology on the Genesis of Intelligence TertiaryThe objective of this study is to contribute to a clearer understanding of the genesis of intelligence, according to Piaget, whether it is considered as a set of potentialities or as a set of possibilities. Based on authors that deal with the genesis of intelligence,... -
Pre-college career guidance and persistence at a small private university in Tennessee Grade 12-TertiaryThis mixed methods study was designed to determine the type and quality of pre-college career guidance experiences of college freshmen and the impact of those experiences on student performance and retention. This study was limited to first time freshmen at... -
Predicting intentions of physical therapy students to practice primary prevention Tertiary-LifelongPhysical therapy (PT) has traditionally been a hands-on, tertiary-care field. Although the American Physical Therapy Association has mandated a broader perspective, little primary prevention is yet being reported in the U.S. An attitude change toward prevention... -
Premarital Preparation within the Home, School, and Church as Perceived by Adolescents in the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem. In today's society increasing stress and problems face the traditional Judeo-Christian marriage and family. Adolescents are being confronted with these problems as a result of the continuing rate of divorce and internal stress within family... -
Psychology of Child and Adolescent Religious Development - A Literature Review Kindergarten-TertiaryChild and adolescent religious development is an area of growing interest among researchers in developmental psychology and the psychology of religion, as well as among those responsible for providing religious education or designing its curriculum, especially... -
Racial identity and academic achievement in African Americans TertiaryThe purpose of this study was to test a resiliency model of academic achievement among African American college students. Using Brofenbrenner's (1986) ecological model as a theoretical framework, it was expected that microsystem environmental factors (parental... -
Reaching the Unreached - A Challenge for Filipino Educators Kindergarten-TertiaryMany Filipino children lack the quality education necessary to become competitive members of the globalized workforce. "This study aimed at determining the position of marginalized youth in terms of...functional literacy and numeracy skills." -
Relationship between multiple intelligences and academic achievement of grade six pupils in Northern Luzon Mission Kindergarten-Grade 12The study explored the relationship of multiple intelligences to the academic achievement of grade six pupils in Northern Luzon Mission. The theory developed by Howard Gardner was the basis of the theoretical concept. Data were obtained from 310... -
Relationship of caning to internal-external locus of control among selected African secondary and college students Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Harsh punishment has been recognized as an antecedent of external locus of control. External locus of control has been associated with negative aspects of academic and social development. Educators in Africa need to know if caning is associated... -
Relationships Among Expectations of Reentry Problems of International Students Living in On-campus Apartments and Off-campus Housing at Andrews University and Selected Student Characteristics TertiaryProblem: Andrews University has maintained a large international student population throughout the years, but no previous study exists that examines expectations of reentry problems among international students. Consequently, neither has there been... -
Religious belief and the establishment and maintenance of Seventh-day Adventist tertiary education TertiaryThis study set out to investigate certain questions: 1. Why should a people who anticipate the imminent end of the world engage in the establishment and maintenance of an independent worldwide system of parochial education, including tertiary education? 2.... -
School climate and student character traits - A descriptive study of student perceptions in Adventist high schools in Rwanda Kindergarten-Grade 12The present study examined character traits and school climate as perceived by SDA high school students in Rwanda. Specifically, the study sought to identify the level of students’ character and school climate, the differences between student demographic... -
Selected Personality Constructs as Correlates of Personnel Appointment, Appraisal, and Mobility in Seventh-day Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Despite tentative postulations and explorations of the person/job interaction, the specific relationships between personality and occupational behavior are not clearly understood. In particular, the relationships between human temperament and... -
Self-esteem and Its Relationship to the Perception of Learning Grade 6-TertiaryThe degree of association between self-esteem and learning presented by architecture students of the Universidad Autónoma de Montemorelos, Nuevo León (UANL), from August to December 2006, was investigated. A quantitative, descriptive, correlation... -
Self-Reported Personal Problems of Adventist Academy Students Grade 8-Grade 12Problem: Adolescence is a time fraught with many challenges. There are no current studies prior to this one for Adventist academy students concerning the whole range of their personal problems. Method: A survey of students in 14 Adventist... -
Social Connectedness in the Digital Age - Senior Citizens’ Experiences Lifelong"By using the theory of connectedness, this study explored the experiences of senior citizens on social connectedness through face-to-face communication....The analysis of the data revealed five central themes: comfort in physical presence, strength... -
South Korean Adults' Perception on Causes of Difficulties with Spoken English Tertiary-Lifelong"This study investigated the perceptions of South Korean adults on the causes of their difficulties in speaking English as a foreign language. The participants of this study were 87 adult students from two institutions of higher learning in the Philippines.... -
Still a Teen, Already a Mother - Understanding the Teen Motherhood Phenomenon Through Photovoice Grade 11-LifelongIn the Philippines, the rate of teen motherhood is increasing. Hear from several mothers in this study, which used participatory action research and photovoice to "give voice to teen mothers so that stories of their past and present struggles, and their... -
Stress-inducing Events in Childhood - Differences by Sex and Age TertiaryThe aim of this study was to find out which are the most frequent stressors in childhood and, given that the perception of threat is mediated by the particular characteristics of each subject, to establish whether there is any association between the events... -
Student factors, theoretical comprehension, professional support, and peer support as predictors of fourth-year nursing students' clinical competence TertiaryThe main purpose of this study was to investigate how student factors, theoretical comprehension, professional support from clinical instructors (CIs) and staff nurses (SNs), and peer support, correlated with and predicted the 4th-year nursing students’... -
Suicide Mortality Among Students in South Korea - An Extended Discussion Grade 3-Tertiary"This paper extends discussion from a previous work examining the rise in rate of suicide in South Korea from 1985 to the present time, factors that have contributed to this occurrence, and possible solutions to this societal problem." -
Teaching in Extreme Conditions - A Study of Refugee Teachers in Central Africa Tertiary-Lifelong"This paper briefly synthesizes the literature on refugee education around the world and especially in Central Africa. It then focuses on preliminary results of a recent study in a refugee camp in Central Africa. Based on the findings, the presentation... -
The Adaptive Value of Positive Emotions - A Look at the Psychological Functioning of Poor Children. Tertiary-LifelongPoverty exposes children to numerous risk factors that compromise their quality of life and psychological functioning. Empirical evidence indicates greater emotional fragility, lower intellectual performance and poorer academic performance in children who... -
The association between video game playing, religiosity, parental guidance and aggression, in sixth through eighth grade students attending Seventh-day Adventist schools Grade 3-Grade 12Two questionnaires were completed 1-2 ½ weeks apart by 355 students in sixth through eighth grades, in seven randomly selected schools, to determine associations between the times spend playing video games each week, the types of video games played,... -
The diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - Knowledge and perceived roles and responsibilities of teachers in the Seventh-day Adventist school system Kindergarten-Grade 12Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed childhood behavioral disorder said to affect approximately 3-5% of the primary school-aged population. There has been much controversy about ADHD diagnosis and treatment in recent... -
The Effectiveness of Christian Adolescent Peer Counselor Training - A Controlled Study Kindergarten-Grade 12This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Christian-based adolescent peer counseling curriculum (Sturkie & Tan, 1992) used with Christian high school students. The training group of 47 subjects received training, while 37 subjects were in the no-training... -
The Effects of Religion on Mental Health - Implications for Seventh-day Adventists Tertiary-LifelongBailey assess[es] associations between religious orientation, denominational loyalty, religious commitment and purpose in life in a social work program including Adventists and non-Adventists. -
The Financial Management Challenges on the Village Socio-Economic Development Tertiary"This study analyzes the socio-economic development status of six villages in the Arumeru District in relation to its financial management challenges and rural development strategies." -
The Impact of Involvement in Circle Time on the Social and Emotional Awareness of Students Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Preschool-Grade 2"This study examines outcomes associated with the implementation of circle time to improve the social and emotional awareness of students diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder." -
The Influence of Religion on Attitudes and Protective Practices Against the Risk of HIV/AIDS in Peruvian Private Schools Tertiary-Lifelong"The 6th of the 8 United Nations Millennium Development Goals is to combat HIV/AIDS, which affects the fulfillment of 4 other goals. Combating HIV/AIDS depends on effective sex education and the care of AIDS patients across countries, cultures, and all... -
The Influence of Teenager Computer Usage on Their Academics and Spirituality Grade 7-Grade 12"The study investigated the influence of technology usage on students’ academic performance and spirituality. A total of 166 respondents participated in this study from three different schools in the Philippines. Respondents answered a spirituality questionnaire and detailed the time they spent on technology usage. Results showed that there was no direct significant relation between technology usage and academic performance; however, computer ownership did have a significant negative impact on student grades. -
The Portrait of a Superwoman - Finding Compatibility and Balance Between Motherhood and Graduate School Tertiary-LifelongUsing narrative research, this study reflects the experiences of seven full-time doctoral students who are also mothers to young children. It ends with recommendations for graduate schools and the superwomen attending them. -
The Relationship Between Attitudes Toward Women, Rape Myth Acceptance, and Sexual Coercive Experiences of Male and Female Students at Religious and Public Colleges TertiaryProblem: The purpose of this study was to find the prevalence of sexual coercion and to explore relationships between sexual coercion, attitudes toward women, and rape myth acceptance of men and women on Seventh-day Adventist and public college campuses.... -
The Relationship Between Religious Beliefs, Moral Development, Self-control, Peer Pressure, Self-esteem, and Premarital Sex TertiaryProblem:The purpose of this study was to ascertain if there is any relationship between religious beliefs, moral development, self-control, peer pressure, self-esteem, and premarital sex, providing for a comprehensive framework for understanding this... -
The Relationship Between School Climate and Student Bullying Grade 3-Grade 8"This study investigates the relationship between student perceptions of school climate and selfreported bullying between students...A significant negative relationship was found between measures of positive school climate and the prevalence of student... -
The relationship between spiritual maturity, emotional intelligence, marital needs, and marital satisfaction: a correlational study among married students at AIIAS TertiaryThis study examined the relationship between spiritual maturity, emotional intelligence, and marital satisfaction. Harley’s model of marital satisfaction, which emphasized the fulfillment of needs as a basis for determining satisfaction, was used. The... -
The Relationship of Religiosity and Media Usage and its Influence on Delinquency Tertiary-Lifelong"This study examined the sequential relationship among religiosity, media usage, and delinquency. Influences of various measures of religiosity, including intrinsic and extrinsic religious orientation, vertical and horizontal faith maturity, and religious... -
The relationship of self-concept, sex, age, major, anxiety, mathematics background, and mathematics ability to the level of mathematics and statistical anxiety among college juniors TertiaryProblem: One's choice of career has significant effect upon one's future life in terms of earning potential and social interaction. Mathematics/statistical anxiety and the mathematics avoidance often accompanying such anxiety, can influence career choice,... -
The Relationship of Student Retention to Teacher/Student Personality Types at Summit Christian College Tertiary"For the past 3 decades, retention studies have emerged as being of significant importance to the smaller colleges and universities, especially the private colleges and universities, including Summit Christian college. With the decline in the high-school... -
Third culture kids self-perceptions of effective cognitive and social integration into Australian schools - Link between two worlds - transition of Adventist missionary children to Australia Kindergarten-Grade 12The present study addressed the self-perceptions of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) missionary children, regarding the impact of their overseas experiences on their integration into Australian schools. The main purpose of this study was to identify the strengths... -
Toward Christian-Identity Response Theory - Exploring Identity, Spirituality, and Response to Adversity among African American Males Placed at Risk Grade 7-Tertiary“Christian-Identity Response Theory adds to limited research integrating spiritual development as a central component of human development across the life span and provides a substantive theory for how spiritual development may lead to transformative... -
Validation of goals for pre-departure missionary orientation Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Cross-cultural orientation programs facilitate missionary preparedness. Orientation is more effective if driven by valid and suitable goals determined before methods are selected and programs implemented. This study attempted to identify valid...