Youth
During exam season, matric learners face intense pressure from their families, peers, and themselves. However, when parents offer support in a way that is tailored to their child's needs, it can alleviate some of this stress and anxiety. According to Refilwe Maakamedi, assistant principal: social services and counsellor
Mediation
A new study published in the Journal of Psychology, Health & Medicine has found a significant correlation between harsh parenting and emotional and behavioral problems (EBPs) in rural Chinese adolescents. The research, conducted by a team of researchers from Harbin Medical University, aimed to investigate the associations between harsh parenting
Mediation
Parental educational anxiety has become a growing concern in East Asian societies, where intense academic competition can lead to significant stress and anxiety for both parents and children. Research suggests that this anxiety can have a profound impact on adolescents, influencing their emotional and behavioral well-being. A recent study published
Mediation
Researchers from Peking University investigated the relationship between mothers' parental burnout and adolescents' aggression, as well as the potential mechanisms underlying this relation. The study, supported by the Humanities And Social Sciences Fund of The Ministry of Education in China and the National Natural Science Foundation of China,
Mediation
A study published in the journal Children has uncovered a crucial link between parental and child visual attention to emotional facial expressions. Research from the University of Thessaly in Greece discovered that children's fixation on angry eyes is significantly predicted by parental fixation duration on the same region,
Mediation
A recent study published in the journal Children has found that time-limited Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) can significantly improve caregiver anxiety and depression, as well as child disruptive behavior. The research, conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Miami, involved 840 caregivers who completed PCIT and demonstrated
Pediatrics
Parents of children with complex health needs often require additional support to manage their child's condition effectively. A recent workshop conducted by researchers from Bournemouth University aimed to enhance parental health literacy by providing educational sessions specifically tailored to address the needs of these families. The workshop focused
Pediatrics
Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland have found that early childhood education and care participation is a key mechanism for reducing the achievement gap between children from different family backgrounds. The study, funded by the Research Council of Finland and the Finnish IT center for science, suggests that children
Pediatrics
Research conducted at the University of Liege in Liege, Belgium has revealed the significant impact of parent-child interactions on children's memory development. The study focused on the role of parental education level, metamemory repertoire, and metacognitive talk in shaping children's memory performance. The findings highlight the
Pediatrics
Current research highlights the challenges faced by low birth weight children in achieving school readiness, a critical predictor of long-term educational, health, and economic outcomes. A study involving 1421 children aged 3-5 with birth weight less than 2,500 grams reveals that only 30% of them are on-track for school
Pediatrics
Asian American immigrant populations show high selectivity in education compared to US-born individuals and those from their country of origin. Research suggests that contextual education, such as parental education, accounts for a portion of this high educational attainment. A recent study conducted by researchers at Baylor University explored the role
Family
Researchers have long acknowledged that socioeconomic inequalities affect access to gifted education, with students from upper-income families being identified at significantly higher rates than those from lower-income families. A recent study published in the Gifted Child Quarterly investigated the role of family income in shaping parental attitudes toward gifted programs,
