Stress levels, coping strategies, and mental health literacy among secondary school students in Kenya DOI Creative Commons
Lilian Ayiro,

Bernard Lushya Misigo,

Rodgers Dingili

et al.

Frontiers in Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8

Published: March 16, 2023

Introduction Mental health literacy could be a protector from stress and other mental problems. Statistics in sub-Saharan Africa estimate that up to 20% of children adolescents experience problems due stress. Research has also shown there is bidirectional association between positive coping literacy. Nonetheless, little known about levels, strategies, secondary school students Kenya. This study sought answer the following questions: What level schools Kenya? levels strategies learners? learners Methods The employed sequential explanatory mixed methods research design by carrying out quantitative ascertain qualitative explore students. A total 400 aged 16–22 years participated study. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive inferential statistics whereas was thematically. Results Based on these results, majority moderately 244 (66%) highly 112 (31%) stressed. Only 11 (3%) reported low levels. indicated significant avoidance strategy ( r = 0.11, p < 0.05). Qualitative revealed varied conceptualizations health. themes emerged: conceptualized as help offered people who are stressed them reduce stressors, others felt it state being at peace with one’s self able think act soundly, severe disorder or illness. Students further attributed school, peer, home pressure. Discussion Lastly, although believed seeking emotional, social, psychological support best way cope stress, they feared this teachers peers. There no evidence parents. contributes Group Socialization Theory suggests peers become primary social agents outside confinement their homes. It provides essential information for developing awareness programs issues Kenyan schools. highlights need equip skills so can offer peer-to-peer times distress.

Language: Английский

“You’re a teacher you’re a mother, you’re a worker”: Gender inequality during COVID‐19 in Ireland DOI Open Access
Serena Clark, Amy McGrane, Neasa Boyle

et al.

Gender Work and Organization, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 28(4), P. 1352 - 1362

Published: Dec. 22, 2020

Abstract The novel coronavirus (COVID‐19) was declared a global pandemic in March 2020. Unlike previous highly contagious diseases that brought the threat of instability this century such as SARS‐CoV, Zika virus (ZIKV), Swine flu (H1N1), and Avian (H5N1), COVID‐19 unable to be contained. Global restrictions were implemented curb spread virus, which included but not limited closure all educational institutions advice engage remote working. This study aims understand experience working mothers who managed work home duties during Ireland. Thirty interviewed study, qualitative analyses conducted gain insight into their family life restrictions. findings analysis indicate have been negatively impacted by relation psychological well‐being, experiences negative emotions, redefinition dynamics, adopted additional disproportionate care burden. These are consistent with current research arguing has highlighted an increase gender gap domestic labor well undermining career advancement for mothers.

Language: Английский

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Effectiveness of online and blended learning from schools: A systematic review DOI
Keith J. Topping, Walter Douglas, Derek Robertson

et al.

Review of Education, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(2)

Published: May 10, 2022

Abstract This systematic analysis examines effectiveness research on online and blended learning from schools, particularly relevant during the Covid‐19 pandemic, also educational games, computer‐supported cooperative (CSCL) computer‐assisted instruction (CAI), largely used in schools but with potential for outside school. Eight databases were searched. Studies which non‐school, before 2000, not English, without data duplicates removed, leaving 1355 studies: 7%, 13%, CSCL games 26% CAI 47%. Overall, digital technology was more effective (better) than regular 85% of studies, 8% same 3% worse. Blended considerably better learning. most effective, coming after learning, course searched these widely schools. Primary early years/kindergarten (87% better) secondary/high next (80%). Although science mathematics popular subjects, English as a foreign language interventions then writing STEM, thinking, arts/music, humanities, health science, reading maths, languages that order. females did males. ‘Low ability’ children second learners especially well. Disadvantaged special needs/disabled students slightly Self‐efficacy highly related to outcomes. The limitations/strengths discussed linked back previous literature, critical made, detailed implications practitioners, policy makers future researchers outlined. Digital technology's main advantage may be possibility enhanced task flexibility learner autonomy, encouraging greater self‐regulation. However, this an all students.

Language: Английский

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Adolescence Amid a Pandemic: Short‐ and Long‐Term Implications DOI Open Access
Andrea M. Hussong, Aprile D. Benner, Gizem Erdem

et al.

Journal of Research on Adolescence, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 31(3), P. 820 - 835

Published: Aug. 26, 2021

Members of the Society for Research on Adolescents COVID-19 Response Team offer this commentary to accompany special issue Journal Adolescence regarding impact pandemic adolescents' social, emotional, and academic functioning. In addition outlining critical need scholarly collaboration address global crisis adolescent development, we argue that a broad investigative lens is needed guide research recovery efforts targeting youth development. We then use consider dimensions relative developmental implications within community policy contexts, educational social family contexts. Finally, describe guideposts setting global, shared agenda can hasten surrounding

Language: Английский

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Impacts of the COVID-19 Control Measures on Widening Educational Inequalities DOI Creative Commons
Merike Darmody, Emer Smyth, Helen Russell

et al.

Young, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 29(4), P. 366 - 380

Published: July 16, 2021

COVID-19 has resulted in a global public health crisis. Measures adopted by governments across the world to reduce transmission have closure of educational institutions and workplaces reduced social interaction. The aim article is reflect on consequences pandemic for lives young people from different groups, with special focus education. It desk-based review empirical research that emerged wake explored impact control measures adopted, resulting ‘learning loss’ widening gap’ among students. shows rather than utilizing current situation tackle pre-existing inequalities education, debates often narrowly immediate long-term measures. calls broader agenda short- compensatory needed re-engage students, especially those more disadvantaged backgrounds.

Language: Английский

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Energy efficient ventilation and indoor air quality in the context of COVID-19 - A systematic review DOI Creative Commons
Talie Tohidi Moghadam, Carlos Ernesto Ochoa, M. Zambrano

et al.

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 182, P. 113356 - 113356

Published: May 17, 2023

New COVID-19 ventilation guidelines have resulted in higher energy consumption to maintain indoor air quality (IAQ), and efficiency has become a secondary concern. Despite the significance of studies conducted on requirements, comprehensive investigation associated challenges not been discussed. This study aims present critical systematic review Coronavirus viral spreading risk mitigation through systems (VS) its relation use. heating, conditioning (HVAC)-related countermeasures proposed by industry professionals reviewed their influence operating VS also A analysis was then publications from 2020 2022. Four research questions (RQs) selected for this concerning i) maturity existing literature, ii) building types occupancy profile, iii) effective control strategies iv) related causes. The results reveal that employing HVAC auxiliary equipment is mostly increased fresh supply most significant challenge with due maintaining IAQ. Future should focus novel approaches toward solving apparently conflicting objectives minimizing maximizing Also, be assessed various buildings different densities. implications can useful future development topic only enhance but enable more resiliency health buildings.

Language: Английский

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Measures implemented in the school setting to contain the COVID-19 pandemic DOI
Hannah Littlecott, Shari Krishnaratne, Jacob Burns

et al.

Cochrane library, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024(5)

Published: May 2, 2024

Language: Английский

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Let Students Talk about Emergency Remote Teaching Experience: Secondary Students’ Perceptions on Their Experience during the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Angelos Sofianidis, Μaria Meletiou-Mavrotheris, Panagiota Konstantinou

et al.

Education Sciences, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(6), P. 268 - 268

Published: May 29, 2021

This research aimed to comprehend the impact of first school closure on secondary education in Cyprus from students’ perspectives. Through administration an online survey with both closed and open questions, study investigated main issues challenges that students experienced during their abrupt transition face-to-face emergency remote worries concerns this period, as well perceptions regarding effectiveness teaching learning process followed distance period. The also elicited suggestions, based experiences lockdown improving instruction case further lockdown(s) post-COVID-19 era. Three hundred twenty-two (322) upper lower participated study. data questions were analysed using descriptive inferential statistics, for a qualitative thematic analysis approach was followed. valuable insights gained illustrate how important it is educators educational policymakers give voice students, closely listen what learners felt worked did not period learning, develop plans policies incorporate feedback.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Lifestyle: How Young people have Adapted Their Leisure and Routine during Lockdown in Italy DOI Creative Commons
Paola Panarese, Vittoria Azzarita

Young, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 29(4_suppl), P. S35 - S64

Published: July 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global event. Physical distancing and other restrictions imposed by national local governments all over the world to contain spread of virus almost certainly have had a significant impact on young people, who are more sensitive peer interaction social stimuli than adults. This article sets out investigate lifestyles Italians during first lockdown, with aim exploring how leisure becomes object negotiation between needs, regulatory requirements, situation crisis. To these aspects, we present results quantitative study conducted large group individuals in Italy, focusing Italians’ activities, together overview prevailing moods. Our findings indicate that people activated various adaptation strategies response crisis possible effects well-being.

Language: Английский

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Connection before content: using multiple perspectives to examine student engagement during Covid-19 school closures in Ireland DOI Creative Commons
Aibhín Bray, Joanne Banks, Ann Devitt

et al.

Irish Educational Studies, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 40(2), P. 431 - 441

Published: April 3, 2021

The impact of the Covid-19 school closures on children and young people has been significant, with research suggesting that it disproportionately negatively affected students from areas socio-economic disadvantage. With move to remote schooling, focus ensuring classes continued 'cover curriculum' left little space for considering how were engaging learning, or factors influenced their engagement. This paper aims examine extent which student-teacher relationships, modes online teaching impacted student engagement during in Irish second-level schools. Using data two studies, this provides insights into teacher experience a more focused view experiences attending schools findings highlight things: firstly, meaningful connection between teachers matters particularly at risk educational Secondly, where use innovative learning methods encourage development students' key skills there is increased acts as timely reminder importance relationships especially periods crisis.

Language: Английский

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The impact of distance learning on the social practices of schoolchildren during the COVID-19 pandemic: reconstructing values of migrant children in Poland DOI
Anzhela Popyk

European Societies, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 23(sup1), P. S530 - S544

Published: Oct. 13, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Polish government decided shut down all public and private institutions, including schools, from 12 March 2020. Since then, 4.58 million students 24,000 schools have remained in their homes practiced distance learning. Distance learning has greatly affected children's social practices, domestic, everyday, specialist, cultural practices. This paper applies practice theory, rooted Schatzki's ontological theory of Shove, Pantzar, Watson's structure practices study changes migrant primary school during Poland. The data are derived a subsample larger qualitative transnational transition processes children investigates how lockdown prompted reflect on transformation traditional value school.

Language: Английский

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