Self-regulation Abilities Research Articles

Parental Involvement Barriers and Their Influence on Student Self-Regulation in Primary Education

Parental involvement and student self-regulation are widely recognized as critical factors influencing academic success. However, quantitative research examining the relationship between these two variables remains limited. This study investigated the association between parental involvement and students’ self-regulation skills, as well as barriers to parental engagement in education. A survey was conducted with caregivers of 119 students from a metropolitan school in Monterrey, Mexico, assessing levels of parental involvement and identifying potential obstacles. Concurrently, teachers completed a rubric evaluating students’ self-regulation abilities. Results revealed that time constraints were the primary barrier to parental involvement, with few caregivers reporting school-related obstacles. Statistical analysis demonstrated significant, though moderate to low, correlations between parental involvement and student self-regulation. These findings underscore the importance of parental engagement in fostering students’ self-regulatory skills and highlight the need for strategies to overcome time-related barriers to involvement.

Impact of an adaptive environment based on learning analytics on pre-service science teacher behavior and self-regulation

Learning analytics provides valuable data to inform the best decisions for each learner. This study, based on adaptive environment (AE) learning analytics dashboards, examines how instructor interventions affect student self-regulation abilities and academic performance. It identifies the self-regulation categories requiring the most support to correct learning paths. Little is known about how interventions in an AE can influence learners' self-regulation based on performance indicators, particularly in science education. The study included 95 Faculty of Education and the Department of Science students. Using a longitudinal clustering approach, researchers identified three unique self-regulated learning (SRL) profiles: oriented, adaptive, and minimally self-regulated learners. While the results showed that the learning analyses were useful in guiding the process of appropriate interventions through an adaptive environment for each student by providing indicators and raising the level of self-regulation for each group separately, the results also showed that there was no change in the classification of self-regulation into groups and that no students moved between groups. These findings highlight the complexity of SRL, suggesting that while interventions can impact engagement and behavior, they may not be sufficient to change the learner's underlying profile. In academic performance, statistically significant differences were found, with the oriented self-regulation group outperforming the adaptive and minimally self-regulated groups. The findings underscore the importance of learning analytics and their indicators for timely interventions in adaptive environments. Additionally, the AE was highly effective, offering students opportunities to review material, which improved their study techniques, test-taking strategies, and overall learning experience.

Impact of AI-Supported Multimodal Learning Environments on EFL Students’ Critical Thinking and Self-Regulation

This quasi-experimental study investigates the effect of AI-enhanced multimodal learning environments on improving the critical thinking and self-regulation abilities of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in a primary school in Shanxi Province, China. This study had 220 participants, categorized into experimental and control groups. The experimental group participated in learning activities utilizing AI tools like ChatGPT and multimodal resources, whilst the control group adhered to a conventional instructional method. Pre-tests and post-tests were conducted to assess variations in critical thinking and self-regulation. Statistical analysis revealed that students in AI-supported multimodal environments significantly outperformed their peers in critical thinking and self-regulation. These findings indicate that the incorporation of AI technologies in EFL primary education can significantly enhance higher-order thinking and autonomous learning skills. The study enhances the existing research on the efficacy of AI in educational environments and offers practical guidance for educators seeking to adopt AI-augmented learning methodologies in analogous scenarios.

아버지의 양육태도와 훈육방식이 유아의 자기조절 능력에 미치는 영향

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship and relative influence between the father’s parenting attitude, discipline method, and the child’s self-regulatory ability. this study surveyed 211 children and their fathers living in Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, and Busan. The collected data were analyzed by moment correlation analysis and stepwise multiple regression analysis using the SPSS 21.0 program. The results of the study are as follows: First, a correlation was found between the father’s controlling parenting attitude and the child’s self-regulatory ability. However, no significant correlation was found between the father’s discipline method and the child’s self-regulatory ability. Second, when examining the relative influence of the father’s parenting attitude and discipline method on the child’s self-regulatory ability, the father’s controlling parenting attitude was found to be a strong positive predictor of the overall self-regulatory ability and sub-factors of the child, while the father’s rejecting parenting attitude was a negative predictor. Among the sub-factors of self-regulatory ability, self-control and attention were positively predicted by the father’s controlling parenting attitude. In conclusion, this study is significant in that it analyzes the father-related factors influencing the child’s self-regulatory ability, and suggests that the findings can be used as basic data for developing strategies to improve the father’s parenting attitude to enhance the child’s self-regulatory ability.

Emotion, attention and stress regulation as markers of resilience in male and female Israeli soldiers during the Israel-Hamas war.

Psychological resilience is a key factor for societal and military stability when faced with terror attacks and/or war. The research presents physiological findings-obtained with the electrodermal activity (EDA) and Auditory Sustained Attention Test (ASAT)-on stress responses, attentional and emotion regulation abilities in 57 Israel Defense Force male and female combat soldiers during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. In addition, it shows self-reported resilience scores and post traumatic symptomatology measured by questionnaires and explores the relationship between the subjective and objective data. Compared to male soldiers, female soldiers showed significantly higher hyperarousal symptoms yet showed a tendency to a significantly lower specific skin conductance response (on the EDA) to the first startle sound. Furthermore, the self-reported acute stress symptoms positively and significantly correlated with the physiological emotion regulation measured by startle responses, and negatively correlated with attentional regulation measured by the ASAT. The lack of gender differences in stress level, resilience and self-regulation abilities emphasizes the high capabilities of women combat soldiers, especially due to gender-related risks in combat. Relatively high scores of acute stress symptomology in the population of combat soldiers invite later screening and assessment for the prevention of post traumatic disorders in vulnerable individuals. The combination of physiological measures and questionnaires highlights possible report biases, and thus underscores the importance of combining these objective/subjective measures for adequate assessment of resilience and post traumatic symptomology.

Gambaran Prokrastinasi Penyelesaian Skripsi pada Mahasiswa yang Tidak Lulus Tepat Waktu

This research aims to analyze procrastination behavior among University X students class 2018-2020 who have not completed their thesis on time. The research approach used was qualitative with a phenomological method, involving five participants who met the research criteria. Data was obtained through partially structured in-depth interviews, then analyzed using narrative methods. The research results identified that internal factors, such as low motivation, lack of self-regulation abilities, and non-optimal thinking strategies, are the main triggers for procrastination. External factors, including parenting styles, limited social support, and a less conducive academic environment, also influence these delays. The impacts of this behavior include increased levels of stress, anxiety, decreased quality of learning, and delays in graduation which can affect students' futures. It is hoped that these findings can become a reference for educational institutions to develop programs or policies that help students complete their theses on time. This research also provides insight for students regarding the importance of motivation and time management in completing academic assignments.

Discovery, Replicability, and Generalizability of a Left Anterior Hippocampus' Morphological Network Linked toSelf-Regulation.

The human hippocampus is a key region in cognitive and emotional processing, but also a vulnerable and plastic region. Accordingly, there is a great interest in understanding how variability in the hippocampus' structure relates to variability in behavior in healthy and clinical populations. In this study, we aimed to link interindividual variability in subregional hippocampal networks (i.e., the brain grey matter networks of hippocampal subregions) to variability in behavioral phenotype. To do so, we used a multiblock multivariate approach mapping the association between grey matter volume in hippocampal subregions, grey matter volume in the whole brain regions, and behavioral variables in healthy adults. To ensure the robustness and generalizability of the findings, we implemented a cross-cohort discovery and validation framework. This framework utilized two independent cohorts: the Human Connectome Project Young Adult (HCP-YA) cohort and the Human Connectome Project Aging (HCP-A) cohort, enabling us to assess the replicability and generalizability of hippocampal-brain-behavior phenotypes across different age groups in the population. Our results highlighted a left anterior hippocampal morphological network including the left amygdala and the posterior midline structures whose expression relates to higher self-regulation, life satisfaction, and better performance at standard neuropsychological tests. The cross-cohort generalizability of the hippocampus-brain-behavior mapping demonstrates its relevance beyond a specific population sample. Our previous work in developmental populations showed that the hippocampus' head co-maturates with most of the brain during childhood. The current data-driven study further suggests that grey matter volume in the left hippocampal head network would be particularly relevant for self-regulation abilities in adults that influence a range of life outcomes. Future studies should thus investigate the factors influencing the development of this morphological network across childhood, as well as its relationship to neurocognitive phenotypes in various brain diseases.

Study on the Effectiveness of Experiential Teaching in Mental Health Education Courses in Higher Education

Experiential teaching, as an innovative instructional model, emphasizes the creation of authentic or simulated scenarios within the learning process, allowing students to gain insight and understanding of course content through direct experiences. This approach enables students to better comprehend and retain knowledge of mental health, enhancing their psychological resilience and self-regulation abilities. In this study, two freshman classes, with comparable pre-test results in psychological resilience, were selected as the subjects. The experimental group received a combination of experiential and lecture-based teaching, while the control group was taught solely through lectures. This research aims to explore the impact of experiential teaching in mental health courses on students' psychological resilience, ultimately contributing to improved quality and effectiveness of mental health education in higher education.

Prospective Teachers’ Self-Regulation: The History of Mathematics as a Tool for Perseverance

The present study investigated the effect of improving prospective teachers’ self-regulation to teach mathematics at primary education through the mathematical courses they attended at a pedagogical department. Forty-eight students of a pedagogical department participated in the conducted quantitative study. The implemented intervention program, which consisted of two math content courses and a teaching methodology course on mathematics, emphasized the acquaintance of unsolved mathematical problems, the historical development of mathematical concepts, the obstacles faced during the development of concepts through the centuries, and the process of mathematical continuity and development. The use of the history of mathematics aimed to enhance participants’ self-regulatory abilities about the learning and teaching of mathematics. We had used data from tools administered four times over a period of the four years of their studies: at the beginning of their studies, after two math content courses, after a course about the teaching of mathematics, and after the field work at a school. The analysis of those data showed that there was an improvement in their mathematical performance and their self-regulation ability to solve problems, but there was a decrease in their self-efficacy beliefs to teach mathematics and to self-regulate their respective teaching behavior. We discuss the effectiveness of the program on the specific dimension and the implications of the design of teacher education programs grounded in the history of mathematics, with the aim to enhance prospective teachers’ self-regulation on handling difficult situation during the teaching of mathematics.

Fortifying learners’ self-regulation in biology through career-oriented teaching

<span>Incorporating career-oriented teaching (COT) in technical-vocational education addresses challenges in graduates’ job readiness by emphasizing practical skills aligned with career interests. This study investigates the impact of COT on students’ self-regulation in biology, which is crucial for academic and career success. Quantitative analysis reveals that COT significantly enhances self-regulation skills, including decision-making, goal orientation, impulse control, and self-direction, compared to conventional science teaching (CST). Qualitative responses underscore the positive influence of COT on decision-making and goal orientation, with students setting positive goals and exhibiting improved impulse control. Moreover, COT fosters self-direction, promoting autonomy and responsibility for learning. These findings emphasize the importance of innovative teaching approaches like COT in developing students’ self-regulation abilities and preparing them for the demands of the modern workforce. Integrating concrete, problem-based tasks in COT and teacher training can further enhance its effectiveness in developing specialized skills and self-regulation. This research contributes valuable insights into instructional practices’ role in shaping students’ self-regulation and highlights the need to explore further innovative teaching strategies to support students’ holistic development.</span>

Teaching Approaches and EFL Students’ Self-Regulated Learning Capacity

This study investigates the relationship between teaching approaches and EFL students’ self-regulated learning capacity in a Chinese university setting. The research explored the characteristics of teaching approaches, including student-centered independent inquiry learning, teacher-centered direct teaching, student-centered cooperative learning, and teacher-centered questioning, and assessed EFL students’ self-regulated learning capacity in terms of commitment control, metacognitive control, satiation control, emotion control, and environmental control. The study found that while EFL students generally appreciated their teachers’ use of questioning, direct teaching, and cooperative learning methods, they perceived a lack of opportunities for student-centered independent inquiry learning. Furthermore, students exhibited strong self-regulatory skills in managing satiation, commitment, emotions, and the learning environment, but demonstrated weaker metacognitive control abilities. The research revealed a significant positive correlation between student-focused independent inquiry and cooperative learning approaches and students’ self-regulated learning capacity. This suggests that student-centered teaching methods, particularly those emphasizing independent exploration and collaborative learning, effectively enhance EFL students’ self-regulated abilities. The study concludes with recommendations for policymakers, teachers, and students to promote effective self-regulated learning in EFL contexts. These include providing more opportunities for independent inquiry learning, fostering a supportive classroom environment, and developing students’ metacognitive skills. The findings highlight the importance of a holistic approach to self-regulated learning that addresses both cognitive and affective dimensions.

Similar Age Preference but Different Attentional Control in Mandatory Hospitalized Individuals who Have Committed Sexual Offenses Against Children and Non-hospitalized Individuals With Self-Reported Sexual Interest in Children.

Thirty-two forensic persons who have committed sexual offenses against children (FP-SOC), 26 non-forensic persons of whom most have committed sexual offenses against children (NFP-SOC), 14 forensic persons who have not committed sexual offenses against children but have committed other offenses (FP-NSOC), and 53 non-forensic persons who have not committed sexual offenses against children (NFP-NSOC) were instructed to solve a cognitive task, while sexual distractors were presented simultaneously. Behavioral performance and eye movements were measured. FP-SOC and NFP-SOC exhibit same age preference patterns for children and adults, but both groups differ significantly with respect to sexual attentional control. Moderate discrimination accuracy and moderate effect sizes resulted for sexual interest, and good discrimination accuracy and large effect sizes were found for attentional control. Good attentional control in the NFP-SOC, probably reflecting superior sexual self-control and self-regulation abilities, might contribute to a better recognition and control of environmental factors in sexual risk situations, preventing them from being detected and convicted. Otherwise, strong cognitive distortions might serve for them as offense justification. We conclude that those non-forensic persons with sexual offense histories against children (NFP-SOC) with sexual interest in children, good attentional self-control and strong cognitive distortions represent a problematic group which should receive more attention regarding further research but also therapy. Future studies should include more suitable and larger control groups, appropriate instruments to measure independent variables, and investigate whether different classifications of pedophilic interest would be better suited to describe the eye movement patterns of our study participants.

Design and Performance of a Planetary Gearbox with Two DOFs

The article aims to describe the design and operation of a fundamentally new self-regulating planetary transmission, which, without a control system, changes the gear ratio under the influence of a variable external load. A self-regulating transmission can be created based on a kinematic chain with two degrees of freedom, having only one input. According to the laws of mechanics, such a chain has no definability of motion, since the number of inputs must be equal to the number of degrees of freedom. The equilibrium of a two-movable chain with one input can obtained by creating an additional constraint that substitutes a reaction in the instantaneous center of the intermediate link velocities by the friction moment in the hinge of the intermediate link. The friction moment creates a force constraint, which is taken into account in the equilibrium condition. The obtained equilibrium conditions ensure the definiteness of motion and the ability of self-regulation in the form of an inversely proportional dependence of the speed of the output link on the variable external load. The described method makes it possible to create a fundamentally new class of self-regulating mechanisms in all branches of technology. The interaction of kinematic and force parameters and the construction of parameter graphs was performed using the SolidWorks 2021 program with certain additions. The experimental studies performed confirm the reliability of the theoretical developments.

Features of the change in the thermal coefficient of electrical resistance upon heating electrically conductive composites of crystallizable polyolefins with carbon black

Objectives. To investigate electrically conductive polymer composite materials (EPCMs) based on crystallizable polyolefins and electrically conductive carbon black for the production of self-regulating heaters; to study the mechanism of the occurrence of positive and negative temperature coefficients (PTC and NTC) upon heating such composites.Methods. A comprehensive study of the structure and properties of crystallizable EPCMs with electrically conductive technical carbon was carried out. In order to measure the electrical characteristics of the composites, they were compacted into plates to model polymer heaters. Contact electrodes made of an ungreased brass mesh were embedded in their ends. The temperature dependencies of the electrical characteristics of the samples were investigated in a modified thermal chamber of an FWV 633.10 Vicat softening temperature meter. The change in the degree of crystallinity was analyzed by means of differential scanning calorimetry with a NETZSCH DSC 204 F1 Phoenix calorimeter. The dilatometric and rheological characteristics of the samples were studied using an IIRT-AM melt flow index tester.Results. It was determined that the self-regulation ability (an abnormally high positive thermal coefficient of electrical resistance) of selfregulating heaters made of composites of crystallizable polyolefins with electrically conductive technical carbon cannot be explained by the thermal expansion of EPCMs alone. It was shown that in crystallizable polyolefin-based EPCMs, the inversion of the thermal coefficients of electrical resistance (transition from PTC to NTC) is associated with a change in the aggregate state of EPCMs and the beginning of its transition to a viscous-flow state. A mechanism involving a sharp increase in the electrical resistance of self-regulating crystallizable polyolefin-based composite with electrically conductive technical carbon was proposed and substantiated. This mechanism takes into account the additional shear deformation effect produced on the crystalline phase of the EPCM by numerous expanding melt microvolumes formed at the early stages of the melting process with a minimum change in the degree of crystallinity.

직장 내 갑질과 이직의도와의 영향 관계에서 회복탄력성의 조절효과 연구 - 호텔 F&B 종사원을 중심으로

Objective : This study tested the moderating effect of resilience in the relationship between workplace incivility and turnover intention by targeting hotel F&B employees. Methods : This study conducted a survey using an online questionnaire from June 1 to June 30, 2024. Then, this study conducted an empirical analysis using the SPSS statistical program on a total of 252 subjects. Results : The analysis results are as follows:First, workplace incivility was found to have a significant effect on turnover intention. Second, resilience (self-regulation ability, interpersonal ability, and positivity) had a moderating effect in the relationship between workplace incivility and turnover intention. Implications : Based on these results, this study attempted to provide basic data for efficient human resource management operation in hotel companies.

Unravelling self-regulation in early childhood: protocol for the longitudinal SPROUTS study

BackgroundEnough is known about self-regulation to establish it as a priority target for education and intervention efforts beginning in early childhood, yet not enough to meaningfully and reliably alter developmental trajectories. Rather than resigning our aspirations, we need more nuanced and integrative understanding of self-regulation abilities and change.MethodsLaunching in 2024, SPROUTS is a 3-year longitudinal study of early self-regulation, beginning in the pre-school period (3–5 years old at Wave 1) with retrospective data back to birth and annual data collection across the transition to school period (ages 5–7 years at Wave 3). Data will be collected on children’s self-regulation, related abilities, outcomes, as well as prior and current contexts. One nested study within each Wave–that contributes complementary insights via supplementary and in-depth methods and data–will enable further exploration of contemporary issues related to self-regulation.DiscussionInsights generated can potentiate more effective intervention and education efforts by: improving intervention cost-benefit ratios; identifying likely mechanisms of change; easing burdens of unhealthy and antisocial behaviours associated with low self-regulation; and, most importantly, contributing to giving children the best early start to life. These benefits are timely in the context of intense policy and educational interest in fostering children’s self-regulation.Trial RegistrationOpen Science Framework: osf.io/maqdg. Date of registration: 26 Sep 2024.

Effects of total sleep deprivation on functional connectivity of the anterior cingulate cortex: Insights from resting-state fMRI in healthy adult males

Inadequate sleep significantly impacts an individual's health by compromising inhibitory control and self-regulation abilities. This study employed resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to assess the functional connectivity between the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) and the whole brain in 16 healthy adult males after 36 h of total sleep deprivation. Additionally, this study investigated alterations in individuals' inhibitory control functions and physiological mechanisms following sleep deprivation. The results showed a significant increase in functional connectivity between the ACC, the left angular gyrus, and the right hippocampus following 36 h of continuous sleep deprivation. Conversely, functional connectivity was notably decreased between the ACC and the right insular cortex, right paracingulate gyrus, and bilateral putamen. Furthermore, changes in ACC functional connectivity were significantly correlated with alterations in behavioral performance in the go/no-go task after sleep deprivation. This study contributes to understanding brain network mechanisms in the anterior cingulate gyrus after sleep deprivation. It clarifies the relationship between functional connectivity changes in the anterior cingulate gyrus and inhibitory control post-sleep deprivation.

Amygdala self-neuromodulation capacity as a window for process-related network recruitment.

Neurofeedback (NF) has emerged as a promising avenue for demonstrating process-related neuroplasticity, enabling self-regulation of brain function. NF targeting the amygdala has drawn attention to therapeutic potential in psychiatry, by potentially harnessing emotion-regulation processes. However, not all individuals respond equally to NF training, possibly owing to varying self-regulation abilities. This underscores the importance of understanding the mechanisms behind successful neuromodulation (i.e. capacity). This study aimed to investigate the establishment and neural correlates of neuromodulation capacity using data from repeated sessions of amygdala electrical fingerprint (Amyg-EFP)-NF and post-training functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)-NF sessions. Results from 97 participants (healthy controls and post-traumatic stress disorder and fibromyalgia patients) revealed increased Amyg-EFP neuromodulation capacity over training, associated with post-training amygdala-fMRI modulation capacity and improvements in alexithymia. Individual differenaces in this capacity were associated with pre-training amygdala reactivity and initial neuromodulation success. Additionally, amygdala downregulation during fMRI-NF co-modulated with other regions such as the posterior insula and parahippocampal gyrus. This combined modulation better explained EFP-modulation capacity and improvement in alexithymia than the amygdala modulation alone, suggesting the relevance of this broader network to gained capacity. These findings support a network-based approach for NF and highlight the need to consider individual differences in brain function and modulation capacity to optimize NF interventions. This article is part of the theme issue 'Neurofeedback: new territories and neurocognitive mechanisms of endogenous neuromodulation'.

Touch: A Review of the Infant-Caregiver Relationship in the Neonatal Field

Touch is a domain of enormous importance with implications in development, from birth, and across the lifespan. This work aims to review touch implications within infant-caregiver interaction. A non-systematic review of the literature was performed to assess the relevance of touch in the neonatal period, on attachment, and in child development. The review was conducted on PubMed database, in May 2023 using the following keywords: “infant”, “child”, “baby”, “newborn”, “neonatal”, “touch”, “contact”, “tactile”, and “attachment”. In the neonatal period, close skin contact facilitates caregiver sensitivity and responsiveness, promotes parent-infant reciprocity, reduces psychological distress both in caregiver and infants, and regulates the infant’s physiological systems (circadian rhythm, autonomic regulation). Touch also plays a crucial role in attachment by contributing to synchrony and self-regulation abilities, since secure attachment promotes learning of emotional regulation, social skills, and behavioural organization. Early sensory experiences are critical to developmental dimensions such as cognitive, motor, and socio-emotional, and influence physical growth rate. Concluding, in neonatal care services, touch should be systematically addressed in routine appointments. Within the field of infant-caregiver interactions, there is an urgent need to create a reliable tool for tactile assessment, allowing clear interpretations and the development of target interventions.

Evaluating risks, monitoring cannabis use, and planning to get home safely: Exploring self-regulation processes associated with cannabis use and driving

Objective Preventing Cannabis-impaired driving involves understanding how users assess risk, monitor their use, and plan to get home safely. While extant research has shown substantial heterogeneity in patterns of cannabis use among different user groups, far less research has examined self-regulation among users. The current study aims to identify sub-groups of individuals who used or have used cannabis based on how they perceive risks, monitor their impairment, and plan to avoid driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC) to examine how the different profiles relate to DUIC outcomes. Methods Participants were a Canadian sub-sample in the province of British Columbia who participated in the 2022 International Cannabis Policy study and reported ever using or currently using cannabis (N = 886, Mage = 43.58, SDage = 13.67; 63% female). Risk perception, impairment monitoring, planning ability, DUIC-related behaviors, Cannabis use and related problems were assessed through an online self-reported survey. Results Latent profile analysis identified three groups of self-regulators based on their level of risk perception, monitoring, and plan to avoid DUI. The majority (51%) of participants showed moderate self-regulation with average levels of risk perception, monitoring, and planning. A “highly self-regulated” group (20%) had the highest risk perception, monitoring, and planning. A “low self-regulated” group (29%) had the lowest risk perception, less confidence in monitoring, and lower DUI planning. There were significant differences between the profiles and DUIC outcomes. Cannabis users (including both historical and current users) with high self-regulation were less likely to be passengers of drivers under the influence and more likely to intervene to stop friends from driving while impaired, compared to those with low or moderate self-regulation. However, there were no profile differences in reports of having ever driven under the influence of cannabis. Conclusions Differences in risk perception, monitoring, and planning are associated with self-regulatory abilities. Understanding diverse self-regulation patterns among people who have used cannabis can help identify and mitigate risky behaviors, including DUI.