Perceptions of Test Score Pollution Stemming From COVID-19 and State Testing: An Exploratory Case Study

American Journal of Qualitative Research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 7(4), С. 95 - 118

Опубликована: Авг. 21, 2023

The purpose of this qualitative exploratory case study was to explore teachers’ and administrators’ perceptions test score pollution deriving from COVID-19-related issues that may affect students’ scores on state-mandated standardized tests for grades six through 12 in a state along the Atlantic Coast United States. Four research questions were devised investigate participants’ factors stemming alter performance tests, commonly referred as pollution. conceptual framework centered around Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle, Campbell’s Law, Kane’s Validation Model. A purposeful stratified sampling method utilized participant inclusion criteria. sample included four middle school teachers eight, two high teachers, administrators, administrators. data collection semi-structured interviews. Data analysis conducted unison with memoing, member checking, In Vivo, Descriptive, Focused, Axial, Process Coding methods. following themes emerged analysis: (a) inadequately preparing students (b) de-valuing education, (c) understanding emotional well-being, (d) providing data-driven support, (e) questioning validity, (f) recognizing magnified disparities among students.

Язык: Английский

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Different Socioeconomic Groups’ Psychological Reactions to the COVID-19 Lockdown: A Cross-Sectional Study

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

Psychological issues have increased exponentially during the twenty-first century with depression predicted to be number one leading cause of disease burden globally by year 2030. A holistic understanding indirect impact lockdown on various aspects life population reveals that public health emergencies such as COVID-19, special attention is needed given vulnerable sections society. Taking situation's relevance into account, this chapter an attempt examine Phycological responses socioeconomic groups Assam COVID-19 Lockdown. To fulfill objective, study has used a logistic regression model in addition descriptive statistics. The DASS-21 and anxiety subscale scores are found substantially correlated gender age. current depression, anxiety, stress common among Assamese community under study. Compared results 2016 National Mental Health Survey India, it was quite high. Therefore, effective mental experts' assistance required assist coping epidemic other similar crises.

Язык: Английский

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Bio-Psycho-Sociocultural Lens Highlights Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Neuropsychological Outcomes Following COVID-19

Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 10(1), С. 30 - 48

Опубликована: Окт. 26, 2023

Язык: Английский

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A Toolbox for Use During the Post-Pandemic Era: Preparing Youth for Re-entry

Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Окт. 25, 2023

Abstract While most individuals hope that the COVID-19 viral global pandemic is over, waves of infection and multiple mutating variants persist prompting considerable uncertainty. Re-entering previously familiar routines especially difficult for youth challenged by excessive intolerance uncertainty accompanying anxiety. Therefore, constructing a conceptual map to explain these stressors viable skill set cope with their anxiety are potentially helpful tasks. This exact focus this article. A review past current impact on children adolescents’ lives sets proper context. Intolerance health two core constructs used understand psychological outbreak. Consequently, variables explained summarized. cognitive-behaviorally based toolkit focused equipping experiencing high anxious symptoms skills re-entry into an uncertain environment outlined. Various processes practices illustrated via representative confabulated case example.

Язык: Английский

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The Effect of Fear of COVID-19 on Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Undergraduate Students During the Pandemic: The Mediating Role of Self-Regulation

Shanlax International Journal of Education, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(S1-Oct), С. 80 - 92

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2023

The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic on March 11, 2020. Subsequent lockdowns and fatalities have significantly impacted individuals’ lives, social relationships, economic conditions. While pandemics affecting populations can lead to health issues, they also give rise psychological disturbances such as anxiety, worry, panic, loneliness, depression, fear, traumatic symptoms. Research has demonstrated that these symptoms are commonly observed across various segments of society. Self-regulation refers efforts modify their thoughts, emotions, desires, actions in line with desired goals. It emphasizes individuals active agents decision-makers rather than passive observers face events. Studies found self-regulation is associated success, well-being, competence, academic performance, peer bullying, obesity, psychopathological research identified relationships between emotional regulation trauma Covid-19 been educational problems decline student achievement, learning losses, continuing education drop-outs. In this study, fear stress examined, focusing mediating role university students. Structural equation modeling mediation analyses were conducted using collected data. results indicate predicts during pandemic. partially mediates relationship, diminishing impact reducing levels stress.

Язык: Английский

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