Developmental Psychology Research Articles

Longitudinal trajectories of self-esteem, related predictors, and impact on depression among students over a four-year period at college in China

Self-esteem plays a crucial role in the psychological development of college students. Based on four-wave longitudinal data, this study empirically investigated the longitudinal trajectories of self-esteem, related predictors, and the impact on depression in a sample of Chinese college students. Piecewise growth mixture modeling was utilized to identify potential self-esteem trajectories. Furthermore, multinomial logistic regression models were employed along with the Kruskal‒Wallis test to analyze the factors that influence self-esteem development trajectories and assess variations in depression. The results showed that college students’ self-esteem trajectories can be divided into three categories: slowly decreasing (81.04%), rising then falling (16.94%), and falling then rising (2.02%). Various personal factors (e.g. ethnicity, family residence, self-reported health status, extroversion) and socioeconomic factors (e.g. closeness with classmates, family economic level, family social status, and the mother’s educational level) can influence the classification of students’ self-esteem development trajectories. Moreover, notable differences in depression were observed among students in different self-esteem trajectory groups. The results emphasize the imperative of implementing interventions to enhance self-esteem among college students.

Unraveling the Nexus: Emotional Abuse, Emotional Competence, Self-concept, and Academic Achievement Among Adolescents.

This research delves into the intricate relationship between emotional abuse, emotional competence, self-concept, and academic achievement among adolescents in Kashmir, with a specific focus on gender differences. Adolescence, marked by vulnerability, witnesses the profound impact of emotional abuse on cognitive, emotional, and psychological development. A comprehensive survey involving 300 high school students reveals significant gender disparities in emotional abuse experiences, emotional competence levels, self-concept, and academic achievement. Boys are shown to be more susceptible to emotional abuse, particularly in dimensions such as rejection, terrorizing, isolation, ignoring, and corruption. Conversely, girls exhibit higher emotional competence, self-concept, and academic achievement, emphasizing the role of societal and familial dynamics. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions recognizing gender-specific nuances, aiming to mitigate emotional abuse's adverse effects and foster a conducive environment for adolescents' emotional and academic well-being. The findings contribute to a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted challenges faced by adolescents in the context of emotional well-being and academic success.

Dampak Perceraian terhadap Anak Perspektif Psikologi Pendidikan

The harmonious relationship between parents and children is crucial in a family, as the harmony within the household significantly influences the growth, development, and education of children. However, it is inherent in human nature that happiness, suffering, pain, joy, illness, harmony, and conflict are events that always come and go in human life. This study aims to describe the impact of divorce on children's psychological development. Using a literature review research approach, the author explains that divorce is not the end of the marital relationship, but parents who have divorced need to continue thinking about the future development and education of their children, as divorce not only affects their children but also impacts the spouses, with the greatest impact being on children's psychological development. The results of this study show that divorce has a negative impact on children's psychological development, as the overall psychological development of children whose parents are divorced is significantly disrupted. Furthermore, the negative impact of divorce includes a lack of love and attention from both parents. Family integrity is necessary to support children's psychological development and education. The lack of attention and affection towards children due to their parents' divorce creates feelings of anxiety, confusion, restlessness, shame, and sadness.

Mothers’ parental burnout and adolescents’ social adaptation and security: the mediating role of parenting style

AbstractParents may develop burnout when they chronically lack the resources to handle parenting stressors. Although the relationship between parental burnout and child-related variables has been explored, its impact on adolescents’ development remains unknown. This study investigates the effect of mothers’ parental burnout on social adaptation and security in adolescents, and the mediating roles of mothers’ parenting styles. Questionnaires were distributed to adolescents and their mothers at three time points with an interval of six weeks. In the first survey, 916 mothers completed a parental burnout assessment. In the second, 1054 adolescents completed maternal rejection and maternal autonomy support scales, and a Harsh Parenting assessment. In the third, 1053 adolescents completed Children and Adolescent Social Adaptation and Security Questionnaires. In total, 411 paired data points were matched (mothers’ age: M = 42.1, SD = 4.65; adolescents’ age: M = 13.1, SD = 0.52). The results of bootstrapping indicated the following: (1) Mothers’ parental burnout negatively predicted adolescents’ social adaptation and security. (2) Mothers’ parenting styles of rejection, harsh parenting, and autonomy support mediated the relationship between parental burnout and social adaptation and security. These findings confirmed the importance of mothers’ influence on adolescents’ parenting activities. Therefore, the enrichment of parenting resources and a decrease in the use of negative parenting styles may promote the healthy psychological development of the children of mothers facing parental burnout.

Study of Sleep Parameters on Respiratory Health and School Performance in Urban Children

Background: Sleep plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of children, affecting their physical, psychological, and cognitive development. However, research has shown that sleep problems in children are increasingly prevalent, impacting their health and quality of life. Objective: To study the impact of sleep parameters on respiratory illnesses and school performance among children of age group 3 to 15 years. Methods: An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted using a validated questionnaire, in which 300 parents were asked about their children’s sleeping behaviours, as well as about the details of respiratory illness and school functioning. The children's growth parameters were also recorded. Results: 97% of children with early bedtimes (before 10 PM) were found to be more attentive in the class and 83.7% of them had a lower risk of respiratory illness than 82.2% and 52% children with of late bedtimes consecutively (P<0.004). 93.9% of children with night sleep duration of >8 hours, were more attentive and 69.5% of them had a lesser frequency of respiratory illnesses than 78.7% and 53.7% of those with night sleep of <8 hours (P<0.001). The most frequent cause of abnormal sleep behaviour was late-night screen use (25.7%), leading to overweight/obesity in the study population. Conclusion: Children with late bedtime, <8 hours of night sleep, sleep latency >30 minutes, and waking up difficulties had a higher risk of respiratory illnesses and poor school performance. Educating parents and teachers in early identification and correction of children with sleep disorders is very vital.

A Teacher Competence Model and Measurement Based on Smart Education

Objective: This study mainly explores the impact of professional identity and digital literacy on the teacher ability of normal school graduates in the context of smart education and its impact channels and mechanisms. Theoretical Framework: Based on the research objectives and research hypotheses, we constructed a comprehensive conceptual model to understand the impact, impact pathways and mechanisms of professional identity and digital literacy on teacher competency of normal college students Method: The research uses a method that combines theoretical analysis and empirical investigation and combines positive psychology and teachers' professional development stage theory. This study established a competency structure model suitable for measuring normal college students. It used scale tools such as the College Students' Professional Identity Scale and the College Students' Learning Engagement Scale and used statistical methods such as structural equation modeling (SEM) and multiple regression to analyze the questionnaires. Results and Discussion: Examine the impact of professional identity and learning investment on teacher competency of normal college students, analyze the size of the influencing factors, measure the current competency level of normal college graduate teachers, analyze existing problems, and propose improvement strategies, thereby exploring the transformation of teacher education under the background of smart education basic logic and realistic path. Research Implications: The sample size and representativeness of this study are limited to one local undergraduate normal university. Therefore, there are still many shortcomings in this study, which need to be further deepened and improved in future research. Originality/Value: This study explores the relationship between teacher competence and digital literacy, professional identity, learning engagement, and learning efficacy among teacher trainees, and examines the mediating role of learning engagement and learning efficacy in the relationship between professional identity and learning. This is beneficial for us to gain a deeper understanding of the formation of teacher competence among teacher trainees in the context of smart education

What do measures of gender identity tell us about gender identity over time?

Gender identity is a multifaceted concept and is represented by a wide range of measures and constructs including both self-report and researcher observations of preferences and behaviours. However, despite their similar theoretical underpinning, gender identity measures are rarely found to correlate with one another, and contrasting patterns and trajectories are often found for each construct (Egan & Perry, Developmental Psychology, 37, 2001, 451). Therefore, this systematic review aimed to present a review of the longitudinal research evidence surrounding gender identity development in the absence of formal intervention. Using a systematic search strategy, 21 studies were identified. Narrative synthesis was used to synthesize the data collected in these studies and trajectories were explored for (1) self-identification measures of gender identity, (2) clothing preferences, (3) peer preferences, and (4) object/activity preferences. Overall, the results of this systematic review are consistent with wider research suggesting that distinct developmental patterns can be observed when using different constructs and measures of gender identity.

The Influence of Short Video Music on the Development of Middle School Students' Mental Health: Exploring the New Music Classroom from the Perspective of Music Psychology

Short video music has a greater and deeper impact on the daily life of junior high school students. In order to explore the causes of its formation, from the perspective of music psychology and therapy, from the characteristics of short video music and junior high school students' psychological development, this paper analyzes how short video music affects the ears of teenagers. Under the influence of mass media, whether music teachers can make use of these characteristics to better apply them to the classroom. How to use short video music as a "double-edged sword" has become one of the important research topics in music teaching.

Kurt Lewin: The Foundations of an Academic Life

For most of his working life, Kurt Lewin was known as a pioneering child psychologist. In 1939, Lewin appears suddenly to move his focus from children to adults and from laboratory experiments to changing behavior in the real world. This paper examines when and how, as a supposedly laboratory-based child psychologist, he developed the motivation, skills, knowledge and tools necessary to become the “intellectual father” of social and organizational change. It investigates Lewin's formative years, his education - especially his doctoral studies at the University of Berlin, and his military service in WW1. The paper concludes that rather than seeing Lewin as a pioneering child psychologist, we need to see him as a pioneering and campaigning psychologist, who had been studying human behavior (adult and child) and how to change it since beginning his doctoral studies in 1911, and applying this knowledge to organizations for almost as long.

Positive and Negative Effects of Social Media on Adolescent Psychological Development and Behavior

Positive and Negative Effects of Social Media on Adolescent Psychological Development and Behavior

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, Vol. 14, No. 1

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, Vol. 14, No. 1, 2024.

Perspectives on the impact of generative AI on early‐childhood development and education

AbstractGenerative artificial intelligence (GAI) is rapidly becoming ubiquitous in many contexts. There is limited scholarship, however, in the fields of Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education exploring the implications of generative AI for babies and young children. In this Perspectives piece, we discuss potential use cases, opportunities, and risks for the application of AI in early childhood. Our insights are informed by extensive discussion with stakeholders and by desk research carried out in our roles as academics and analysts in a social innovation foundation. Our aim is to stimulate nuanced and informed discourse on the topic of generative AI in early childhood that can inform innovation in both research and practice.

The Effect of Soaking Feet in Warm Water on the Quality of Sleep in Adolescents

Background: adolescence is a transitional period where individuals experience physical changes and psychological development starting at the age of 12-20 years. These changes can cause problems that affect development, health and sleep quality. To improve sleep quality, foot bath in warm water Objective: to determine the effect of foot bath in warm water on the quality of sleep in adolescents. Research design: two group pre and post test. Research subject: there were 30 students from the Department of Physiotherapy, Health Polytechnic, Surakarta, who were divided into two groups, where group one was given intervention for 7 consecutive days and the research instrument used PSQI. Research result : the independent t-test showed that there was an influence on adolescent sleep quality. Conclusion : foot bath in warm water has an effect on improving the quality of sleep in adolescents.  

КОНКУРЕНТНИЙ АНАЛІЗ ІСНУЮЧИХ ПРОГРАМНИХ ЗАСТОСУНКІВ ДЛЯ ПОКРАЩЕННЯ МЕНТАЛЬНОГО ЗДОРОВ’Я

Formulation of the problem. In today's world, the issue of mental health is one of the most urgent. Lack of access to psychological help and support is a serious limitation for many Ukrainians, especially for those who live in remote regions or have limited op-portunities to receive qualified help. In this regard, the development of a mobile application to support mental health becomes an urgent task. Such an application can become an accessible and effective tool for improving the mental state of the Ukrainian population. The aim of the study. Defining the functional requirements for a mobile application to improve mental health and conducting a competitive analysis of existing applications. Defining functional requirements for a mobile application for improving mental health. 1. Bot "personal psychologist" 2. Self-assessment tests 3. Personal diary 4. Articles 5. Contacts of an online psychologist 6. "Psychologists nearby" map 7. Various practices 8. Change and develop useful skills The application can be personalized for each user's needs. Users can choose which features they want and customize them to suit their needs. A competitive analysis of mental health software applications. To carry out the analysis, we selected applications relevant in terms of subject mat-ter and functionality, which are available in Ukraine and abroad, and identified their ad-vantages and disadvantages. The following applications were taken for analysis: 1. Svitlo – Meditations in Ukrainian (Ukraine) 2. Silence - Meditations in Ukrainian (Ukraine) 3. BetterMe: Mental health (Ukraine) 4. VOS – Mental Health Plan (Ukraine) 5. PsychTests (Poland) 6. Happify (USA, New York) 7. My Mood Tracker: Mood Control (Poland) 8. Calm – Sleep, Meditate, Relax (USA) 9. Talkspace Therapy & Counseling (Poland) 10. Youper – CBT Therapy Chatbot (USA, San Francisco) Conclusions. The software applications analyzed in this work have a common goal – to help users maintain or improve their mental health through various methods, such as meditation, psychological tests, planning and keeping a mood diary, psychological support through a chatbot or interactive therapy, as well as games and activities to pro-mote positive thinking. They provide tools for self-improvement and development of posi-tive coping strategies with stress and negative emotions. However, they also have their differences: • Some of them specialize in specific aspects of mental health, such as meditation (Svitlo, Silence, Calm), help with depression (MoodTools), or psychological testing (PsychTests). • Some, like Talkspace and Youper, offer psychological support through a chatbot or other interactive tools. • Some apps, like Happify and BetterMe, focus on improving emotional well-being and psychological development. Among the selected applications, there is none that fully meets the requirements that we set for our application. Only meditative practices are available among the clear solutions. Therefore, the development of such an application will be relevant and useful for Ukrainian society.

Exploration of factors affecting webcam-based automated gaze coding.

Online experiments have been transforming the field of behavioral research, enabling researchers to increase sample sizes, access diverse populations, lower the costs of data collection, and promote reproducibility. The field of developmental psychology increasingly exploits such online testing approaches. Since infants cannot give explicit behavioral responses, one key outcome measure is infants' gaze behavior. In the absence of automated eyetrackers in participants' homes, automatic gaze classification from webcam data would make it possible to avoid painstaking manual coding. However, the lack of a controlled experimental environment may lead to various noise factors impeding automatic face detection or gaze classification. We created an adult webcam dataset that systematically reproduced noise factors from infant webcam studies which might affect automated gaze coding accuracy. We varied participants' left-right offset, distance to the camera, facial rotation, and the direction of the lighting source. Running two state-of-the-art classification algorithms (iCatcher+ and OWLET) revealed that facial detection performance was particularly affected by the lighting source, while gaze coding accuracy was consistently affected by the distance to the camera and lighting source. Morphing participants' faces to be unidentifiable did not generally affect the results, suggesting facial anonymization could be used when making online video data publicly available, for purposes of further study and transparency. Our findings will guide improving study design for infant and adult participants during online experiments. Moreover, training algorithms using our dataset will allow researchers to improve robustness and allow developmental psychologists to leverage online testing more efficiently.

The effect of self-esteem development programme applied to secondary school students on self-esteem and peer bullying victimization: A randomized controlled trial

BackgroundSelf-esteem and peer bullying, which affect the academic success and psychological development of secondary school students, are increasingly becoming a serious problem. AimThis study was conducted to examine the effect of the Self-Esteem Development Programme applied to secondary school students on self-esteem and peer bullying victimization. MethodsThis randomized controlled trial was conducted with 66 students (intervention = 33, control = 33) studying in the 6th grade at a secondary school. Personal Information Form, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Peer Bullying Identification Scale Adolescent Form were used to collect the data. The intervention group received 8 sessions of Self-Esteem Development Programme in the form of one session per week of 45–60 min; the control group continued their routine education programme. ResultsIn the study, after the Self-Esteem Development Programme, the mean self-esteem score of the intervention group increased and the mean peer bullying score decreased, and the difference between the groups was found to be statistically significant (p < 0.05). ConclusionIn conclusion, it can be stated that the Self-Esteem Programme is an effective psychiatric nursing intervention in increasing self-esteem and reducing peer bullying. Implications for practicesStudents with low self-esteem are at risk of exposure to peer bullying. This study provides significant evidence for improving the self-esteem and reducing peer bullying among students who are at risk due to low self-esteem and peer bullying. The results of this study demonstrate that the Self-Esteem Development Programme can be utilized to enhance self-esteem and reduce exposure to peer bullying among students.ClinicalTrials ID: NCT04737374.

Research and Practice Exploration of Ideological and Political Elements in the Course Teaching of University Developmental and Educational Psychology under the Background of New Agricultural Science

Developmental and educational psychology is a general compulsory course in teacher education. It is a highly applicable course that focuses on students' psychological development and learning rules. It is also a component of the national teacher qualification examination. Teacher certification focuses on "student-centered, output-oriented, continuous improvement", and emphasizes the achievement of graduation goals of "practicing teacher ethics, learning to teach, learning to educate, and learning to develop". At present, the importance of thinking, politics, teaching and learning in high schools in our country is becoming more and more obvious, and science teachers should integrate thinking and politics into the whole process of teaching and learning management, and truly realize the development goal of educating people in all aspects. Based on the cumulative teaching and education of the curriculum of the development and psychology of education in high school in recent years, the basic characteristics of the growth of high school students in the new period are clearly confirmed. This paper explains how to improve the teaching quality and teaching effect and promote the education quality of college teachers based on the curriculum, thinking, politics and teaching guidance.

Impact of Perceived Parenting Styles on Happiness and Aggression among Youth

Abstract: This study explores the complex relationship between perceived parenting styles, aggressiveness, and happiness, with a particular emphasis on how these relationships affect young adults' emotional and psychological health. The home environment, which is frequently regarded as a testing ground for emotional growth, is investigated as a major factor in determining how young people view parents. Happy people experience emotional stability,positive behavioural modelling, and open communication—all of which are essential for a child's healthy development. Happiness is a key motivator for these significant outcomes. On the other hand, family violence has long-term consequences that affect not just the victim's immediate emotional reaction, but also their behaviour patterns and interpersonal relationships. This study sheds light on the complex relationships between these emotionaldynamics, as well as their long-term impact on young people' psychological development. The study's findings pave the way for targeted treatments, support networks, and legislativerecommendations aimed at promoting emotionally supportive family environments

Validasi Flashcard BlaaBlaaBlaa sebagai media intervensi gangguan speech delay

The global pandemic has been disrupting the lives of many people. For children aged 2-4 years old with speech delay disorder, social isolation can be detrimental because there is a lack of social interactions that are vital for their language development. This article focused to develop an intervention media, the Blaablaablaa Flashcard, to help parents and therapists working with children with speech delay. In developing this paper, we document the process of validating the cards by working with developmental psychologists and two therapists in Surabaya. In the process, we also explore the potential improvements that can be made to improve the quality of the cards. Various feedback has been gathered, ranging from the content, design, and instructional elements. Results show that the Blaablaablaa Flashcard meets the standard to use as an intervention media for children with speech delay.

Enhancing Early Childhood Education: Integrating Theory and Practice

This paper delves into the fusion of educational theories and practical instructional methods within the realm of early childhood education (ECE), emphasizing the creation of enriched learning environments that support holistic development and foster profound learning experiences. It underscores the pivotal role of integrating foundational theories from developmental psychology, constructivism, and socio-cultural perspectives with effective teaching strategies, such as play-based learning and inquiry-based teaching. These pedagogical approaches encourage active exploration, creativity, and critical thinking, laying a robust foundation for cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Furthermore, the paper explores innovative curriculum design strategies, including integrated learning and project-based approaches, which are instrumental in promoting interdisciplinary understanding and real-world application of knowledge. By weaving educational theory seamlessly into curriculum design and instructional methodologies, educators can offer a more engaging, relevant, and comprehensive educational experience. This integration not only nurtures young learners' development across multiple domains but also equips them with the skills and dispositions necessary for navigating the complexities of an interconnected global community, thereby laying the groundwork for lifelong success and fulfillment.