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Developmental and Educational Psychology

Human development and learning across the lifespan, including cognitive development, social development, educational interventions, learning disabilities, and school psychology

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Protecting the Developing Mind in a Digital Age: A Global Policy Imperative

This correlational study found an association between receiving a smartphone before age 13 and poorer mental health outcomes in young adulthood (18-24 years old), especially among females. The negative impacts were most strongly correlated with earlier access to social media, poor family relationships, cyberbullying, and disrupted sleep, though causality cannot be established.

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Protecting the Developing Mind in a Digital Age A Global Policy Imperative.pdf

Jul 23, 10:25 AM

Studying Philosophy Does Make People Better Thinkers

Using data from over half a million college students, this study found that philosophy majors outperform all other majors on verbal reasoning, logical reasoning, and measures of intellectual disposition, like curiosity and open-mindedness, after controlling for baseline differences. While stronger verbal abilities and intellectual curiosity predict choosing philosophy, the study finds evidence suggesting these abilities may be further cultivated through philosophical study itself.

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studying-philosophy-does-make-people-better-thinkers.pdf

Jul 19, 12:49 PM

The potential of digital tools to enhance mathematics and science learning in secondary schools: A context-specific meta-analysis

This meta-analysis of 92 studies found that digital tools have a moderate positive effect on secondary school students' learning outcomes in mathematics and science. Providing teachers with training on how to use the digital tools significantly enhanced their effectiveness, while the type of tool (e.g., simulations, intelligent tutoring systems) also showed some influence, though not as strong statistically.

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Jul 14, 10:57 AM

The impact of gamification on students' learning, engagement and behavior based on their personality traits

Gamification in a programming course improved learning accuracy for students with low agreeableness, openness, and introverted traits, while it did not negatively affect students with other personality traits. The study also found that introverted students engaged more with the gamified version, particularly with ranking features, than extroverted students, suggesting different motivational responses to gamification based on personality.

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s40561-019-0098-x.pdf

Jul 14, 10:57 AM

Revisiting Research on Positive Psychology in Second and Foreign Language Education: Trends and Directions

This review explores the role of positive psychology (PP) in second language acquisition (SLA), focusing on seven key factors: optimism, immediacy, connectedness, commitment, academic buoyancy, immunity, and mindfulness. It suggests that fostering positive emotions and characteristics in learners and teachers can significantly enhance the language learning experience but needs further research with more rigorous methodology.

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aliderakhshan-A-10-39789-10-1fd3f92.pdf

Jul 14, 10:57 AM