High School Children Research Articles

Remotely the Same? Going Virtual with a Cybercamp in a Pandemic

Summer camps and other week-long activities are popular ways to introduce cybersecurity to middle- or high-school aged children. Such experiences have traditionally been conducted in-person, with many having residency components and evening activities. The COVID-19 pandemic brought these traditional experiences to an abrupt halt. To support and promote continued education in the face of the global pandemic many such in-person camps – as well as higher-education courses – precipitously migrated to online remote learning. The shift presented challenges beyond simply preparing and posting content online. This case study examines the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned from morphing a successful hands-on residential NSA GenCyber digital forensics summer camp to a fully online remote learning "camp".

Association between a western diet and asthma among children and adolescents

Several risk factors including environmental exposures, socioeconomic status, and dietary factors including dietary patterns have been considered for childhood Asthma. The present study tried to examine the association between a western-style pattern and the likelihood of asthma and its symptoms in Yazd, Iran. In the present cross-sectional study, dietary intakes of elementary and high-school children were obtained through a validated GAN questionnaire. The GAN questionnaire, derived from the ISAAC questionnaire was used to assess the symptoms of allergic diseases and their related risk factors. A western dietary pattern score considered 9 food groups including chicken eggs, margarine, butter, sugar, fast foods, soft drinks, snacks, sauce, and chocolate. In total 7667 children aged 10.9 ± 3.35 years were included in the current investigation. Boys with higher adherence to western dietary pattern had a higher risk of wheezing in the past 12 months (OR 1.37, 5% CI 1.01–1.87, P = 0.04) and this association was also observed in the whole population (OR 1.30, 5% CI 1.05–1.60, P = 0.01). However, after adjustment for confounders this relation did not remain significant in boys. Our results support the hypothesis that a western dietary pattern is associated with an increased risk of wheezing in the past 12 months in children with asthma. Future prospective studies are needed to confirm this finding.

Penerapan Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior dalam Mereduksi Perilaku Adiksi Smartphone di SMP Negeri 51 Surabaya

Smartphones in the digital age are an inseparable object in everyday life. Both parents and children are its users. The use of smartphones if not used wisely will have a negative impact, one of which is addiction. Smartphone addiction is also often found in the school environment, due to the lack of self-control and time management skills so that it disrupts their activities. This results in problems such as withdrawal, decreased direct or face-to-face interaction, decreased grades, lack of focus and making individuals less sensitive to the surrounding environment. The method used in this community service uses qualitative with the type of guidance and counseling action research (PTBK) using differential reinforcement of alternative behavior techniques. The selection of the technique aims to reduce unwanted behavior by replacing other alternative behaviors that are based on the interest of students. Other alternatives that are considered capable of reducing these behaviors such as reading books, paskibraka, hanging out with friends, and also cooking activities. The results of the community service obtained that the differential reinforcement of alternative behavior technique is effectively applied to junior high school children to reduce smartphone addiction with changes according to the desired target.

The intergenerational learning effects of a home study program for elementary and junior high school children on knowledge and awareness of plastic consumption

Education through intergenerational learning (IGL) can be a key to consumer behavior change to combat plastic issues. The objectives of this study are to create a home study program that fosters IGL, targeting elementary and junior high school children of Kyoto city, understand if the program can increase student’s personalization of plastics issues, and understand if IGL can play a role in enabling plastic reduction actions in the household. A program, in which the 25 participating children proposed, executed, and monitored 3 actions to reduce plastic consumption, including their family, was successfully developed. To analyze the changes, children’s pre- and post-questionnaires and parents post-questionnaire were distributed. By experiencing the program, children felt increased guilt toward plastic use. Qualitative analysis revealed the barriers (lack of options, habits, lack of information) felt by the children when trying to reduce plastic. Feelings of guilt and facing barriers are parts of personalization and indicate that the program had initiated personalization process. In terms of IGL, qualitative analysis revealed that families that had social issues-based conversations during the program, and children who themselves decided reduction actions, engaged in plastic reduction better. Hence, education centering around IGL with effective personalization can influence household behavior.

Design of an e-encyclopedia of the order of odonata from sumatra as student teaching material

This research discusses the design of the E-Encyclopedia of the Order of Odonata as teaching material for junior high school students. This research aims to introduce how to design an E-encyclopedia of the Order of Odonata from Sumatra which can be used as teaching material for junior high school students, especially children aged (13-15 years) in the Sumatra region. The urgency is that junior high school children become familiar with the various types of the Odonata Order from Sumatra so that the identity of the Odonata Order is maintained and maintained. This research is design research consisting of three phases, namely Preliminary research, Prototyping phase, and assessment phase. The design of the E-Encyclopedia of the Odonata Order from Sumatra is an effort to develop media in studying various types of the Odonata Order from Sumatra whose development is viewed from language, material, and media. Through the development activities carried out, an E-Encyclopedia Product of the Order of Odonata from Sumatra was obtained as suitable teaching material.

Comfort levels and experiences of middle school and high school age children in anatomical donor-based anatomy outreach sessions.

Many health professions schools host anatomy outreach sessions for high school students that utilize anatomical donors. However, teaching with anatomical donors for younger learners is uncommon. This study aimed to assess the comfort levels and experiences of students who attended the anatomy sessions as part of summer programs at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Younger learners (students entering grades 7-10; n = 25) and older learners (students entering grades 11-12; n = 33) completed pre- and post-session surveys about their comfort using a 5-point Likert scale. Before the sessions, most students felt comfortable or very comfortable learning from isolated organs (μ = 2.7, SD = 1.3) or full-body donors (μ = 2.4, SD = 1.4), even though most have never been to an anatomical donor lab before. After the sessions, the comfort level significantly increased for both isolated organs (μ = 3.3, SD = 1.1; p = 0.02) and full-body donors (μ = 3.1, SD = 1.2; p = 0.004). For isolated organs, there was no significant difference in the comfort level between younger and older learners before (p = 0.50) or after (p = 0.56) the sessions. Similarly, for full-body donors, there was no significant difference in the comfort level between younger and older learners before (p = 0.95) or after (p = 0.75) the sessions. Most students expressed that the experience was unique and positive. In conclusion, most students entering grades 7-12 felt comfortable learning from isolated organs and full-body anatomical donors prior to the sessions and felt more comfortable after the sessions. With this, anatomy outreach programs that utilize anatomical donors could be expanded to include younger learners to provide more dynamic teaching experiences for students of various ages.

Bimbingan Belajar Literasi Dan Numerasi Bagi Anak Tingkat SD Dan SMP Di Desa Nagori Sihalpe Kec. Haranggaol Horison

Community Service (PkM) Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) HKBP Nomensen University Medan is a service program carried out by a team of students and DPL lecturers with the title "Literacy and Numeracy Tutoring for Elementary and Middle School Level Children in Nagori Sihalpe Village, District. Haranggaol Horizon”. Implementation of literacy and numeracy guidance is a fundamental competency that has an important role in determining the quality of a nation. In the field of education, especially at the elementary and junior high school levels, literacy and numeracy competencies are made the focus of learning and set as competency standards that students must have. Literacy and numeracy can provide provisions for students to adapt to life outside the classroom. However, in fact, the literacy and numeracy competencies of students in Indonesia are still low and education is also not as developed as it should be, so it is far behind other countries. Community Service (PkM) in Nagori village is carried out by providing tutoring activities to improve literacy and numeracy for elementary school and junior high school aged children in the area where students live.

Family and developmental correlates of adolescent involvement in decision making about screen use

ObjectiveAssess how child involvement in making rules about screen time relates to age, child prosocial functioning, and amount of screen use. MethodsNORC’s AmeriSpeak Panel was used to recruit a nationally representative sample of parents or guardians of school-aged children (age 5–17) in the United States (n = 2084). Parents completed survey that included measures of screen time, child involvement in rule making about screen use, family functioning, and dimensions of child psychosocial functioning. ResultsAcross all age categories, most families had some form of rules about the allowable amount of screen-based digital media for uses other than schoolwork: 86% of elementary school-aged children (ages 5 to 10), 81% of middle school-aged children (ages 11–13), and 61% of high school aged children (ages 14–17). Across all age groups, having rules was associated with fewer hours of screen time (elementary school: B = -1.31, 95% CI = -1.80 to −0.81, p < 0.001; middle school: B = -1.40, 95% CI = -2.20 to −0.59, p < 0.001; high school: B = -0.97, 95% CI = -1.68 to −0.27, p = 0.007). Child involvement in making rules was significantly greater for high school students as compared to elementary school students (ß=0.12, p < 0.001), and not associated with high school- or middle-school aged child screen time. Across all age groups, child involvement in making rules was associated with higher levels of prosocial functioning (elementary school: ß=0.07, p < 0.001; middle school: ß=0.19, p = 0.001; high school: ß=0.21, p < 0.001). ConclusionsChild involvement in making rules about screen use may be an opportunity to strengthen developmentally important competencies, as part of a broader autonomy-supportive approach to parenting.

Normative data of corneal diameter and palpebral fissure height in a large cohort of South Indian children.

The purpose of this study was to establish the normative data of horizontal visible iris diameter (HVID), vertical visible iris diameter (VVID), and palpebral fissure height (PFH) in a cohort of South Indian children. The study included 1,234 children from six schools of different regions of Tamil Nadu state, India. HVID, VVID, and PFH were measured using a simple millimeter ruler by three optometrists. Based on their age, the children were divided into three groups: preprimary school children (4-5 years), primary school children (6-10 years), and high school children (11-15 years). Mean age was 4.49 ± 0.50 years, 8.00 ± 1.41 years, and 12.87 ± 1.42 years in the three groups, respectively. Mean HVID was 10.45 mm, 10.54 mm, and 10.73 mm, respectively. Mean VVID was 9.18 mm, 9.32 mm, and 9.57 mm, respectively. Similarly, mean PFH was 8.15 mm, 8.30 mm, and 8.52 mm, respectively. There was a significant difference in HVID, VVID, and PFH among the three age groups (P ≤ 0.001), as well as among male and female children in the 6-10 years age group (P ≤ 0.05) but not in the other groups. Intraclass correlation coefficient values (0.78-0.95) show good agreement among the three optometrists for all parameters. The normal range of HVID, VVID, and PFH presented in the current study can help practitioners in the diagnosis of corneal disorders, serve as a basis for the design of contact lenses, and enable accurate intraocular lens power calculations for South Indian children.

Effectiveness of Group Health Education on "Perceived Stress" among High-School Children of Kolar: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

Adolescents are exposed to various psycho-physiological stressors due to rapid changes in their bodies along with increased academic pressure, peer pressure, and pressures from other sources of society. Group health education sessions in schools could have a positive outcome in not only the way they perceive stress but also tackle it efficiently. The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of group health education intervention on "perceived stress" among the high school children of Kolar. An open-label cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted among high school students (8th, 9th, and 10th standard) in selected English Medium Schools of Kolar Taluk. The study was conducted in three phases spanning 5 months of duration. Phase I included baseline data collection wherein "perceived stress" level was captured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) 10 questionnaire. Phase II was the interventional phase in the form of group health education sessions. Phase III was end-line assessment. Before the intervention, 6.2%, 92.4%, and 1.5% of the students had mild, moderate, and severe stress, respectively, in the intervention group. After the intervention in the intervention group, about 57.9% had mild stress, 42.1% had moderate stress, and none had severe stress. The difference in difference analysis (DID) showed that the mean PSS scores in the intervention group changed by -8.84 while in the control group by 0.40. Group health education delivered was effective in reducing the perceived stress levels among high school children and it is a feasible and acceptable intervention for stress in school-going adolescent children.

Prediction of internet addiction among high school students in a rural Southern Karnataka, India-A cross-sectional study.

According to the World Health Organization, there is an explosion in the use of electronic devices, the internet, and gaming platforms. In many countries, it is a significant public health concern, prompting calls to identify adequate public policy. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of internet addiction (IA) among high school students and to assess the relationship between the internet addiction level of high school students and their demographic features with internet use. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 424 high school children studying in eighth standard-tenth standard. Among 121 public and private high schools listed by the BEO (Block Education Officer) Office in Kolar Taluk four high schools were selected by lottery method from July 2021 to August 2021. The Internet Addiction Test (IAT) by Young was used to assess the intensity of internet usage. The mean IAT score of study participants was 29.6. The mean age of the study population was 14.4 ± 0.84 years. The odds of internet addiction among female students were 4.5 times higher than among male students. The majority (91.5%) of the students had used the internet for educational purpose and the other common reasons for internet usage is social media (43%), entertainment (43%), and gaming purpose (21%). The prevalence of IA among high school students is 14.6% with the moderate-risk population was 12.5% and the high-risk population was 2.1%. Students using the internet for both academic and non-academic purposes were more internet addicted. The real challenge is to have control over the usage of social sites-the amount of time being spent and the type of activities adolescents are doing online.

Variations of skill-related fitness components in normal and overweight high school children

Adolescence means "stepping into adult life." It is a prepubertal phase where the transmutation of childhood into adulthood occurs and the physical and psychosomatic growth of a child takes place. This study has focused on Normal &amp; Over Weight in school going children aged between 10 and 19 years, and their status in skill related fitness. The minimum sample size for each group = 100. The subjects taken into the study were adolescent children with an age group of 10-19 years. For the study, all the students were taken from school who were studying between the 5th standard to 12th standards. After screening the children, the eligible students were randomly called to have their body composition assessed class and section-wise. The children were divided into two groups based on their Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI was assessed with the weight in kgs divided by height in meters square of the child. The children were divided into two group and skill fitness outcome measures namely Broad Jump Test (BJT); Hand Grip Strength Test (HGS); Bent Arm Hang Test (BAH) were used. This study concluded that the physical fitness that includes skill fitness was decreased in Overweight than Normal weight adolescent boys and girls.

Prevalensi Kelainan Refraksi pada Anak Sekolah Dasar (SD) dan Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) di Kota Batu

This study aims to determine the prevalence of refractive errors in elementary school (SD) and junior high school (SMP) children in Batu City, Malang. A total of 659 children were registered as participants in this screening, with 495 children being successfully examined. From the results of the examination, it was found that 17 children (3.4%) had plano vision or no refractive errors, while 366 children (73.93%) had myopia, 111 children (22.42%) suffered from astigmatism, and 1 child (0 .2%) were identified as having hypermetropia. These findings show the high prevalence of refractive errors, especially myopia, among school children in Batu City. Based on the results of this study, it is recommended that routine eye examinations be carried out in schools to prevent the negative impact of refractive errors on children's learning achievement and quality of life.

A STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE OF PREHYPERTENSION AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN TIRUNELVELI TOWN TAMILNADU

Objective: The prevalence of hypertensive disease among adolescents is increasing trend. This rise in hypertension (HTN) among adolescents is multifactorial. Prehypertension advances to HTN in due course in adult life, becoming one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases later. We aim to determine the prevalence of prehypertension among adolescents in Tirunelveli town. Methods: One thousand high school children aged 14–18 years from Tirunelveli city were chosen. The blood pressures (BPs) (systolic and diastolic) were recorded using the standard technique. Physical biometrics was documented. Results: BP &gt;90th percentile is considered to be abnormal in adolescents. Prevalence of prehypertension is 0.7% (f-0%, m-0.7%), HTN is 4.7% (f-2.5%, m-2.2%), and cumulative abnormal BP is 5.4%. Among the 54 adolescents, only one had body mass index of overweight category surprisingly. Conclusion: Previous studies indicate approximately 3–4% of adolescents develop consistently elevated BP across many countries. The common causes attributed are physical inactivity, consumption of junk food, besides hormonal changes in adolescents. The results of our study indicate 5.4% of students having more than the 90th percentile nearly corresponds to results of many studies. Early detection of prehypertension in adolescents is cost-effective measure that would further avoid impoverishment to the middle-income group as well as improve the quality and expectancy of life. Effective specific school health programs are needed at the time, especially in developing countries like India.

Trait mindfulness's effect on junior high school students' social anxiety: psychological resilience acts as a mediation factor

The current research studied one's connection between trait mindfulness and social anxiety in junior high school students using mental resilience as an intermediary variable. The Resilience Scale for Chinese Adolescents (RSCA), the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, and the Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (SAS-A) were used for providing a survey to 276 Chinese junior high school students. The key findings were as follows: 1) Social anxiety, psychological resilience, and trait mindfulness were found to be significantly correlated; 2) Psychological resilience acted as a partial mediating factor in establishing a link between trait mindfulness and social anxiety among junior high school students. Thus, the more trait mindfulness junior high school children have, the less social anxiety they experience, with psychological resilience serving as a partly mediation role. All things considered, this results explain this process by which trait mindfulness impacts social anxiety in this age range, providing guidance for interventions aimed at reducing social anxiety in junior high school kids.

Investigating natural disaster literacy levels

This research aims to determine the level of natural disaster literacy at the educational unit level, namely junior high school children. The data in this study, researchers adopted a survey design conducted on 364 children in West Java province, collected through a natural disaster literacy questionnaire. The criteria for natural disaster literacy are generally determined at high, medium, sufficient, low, and very low levels with literacy dimensions, namely knowledge, attitudes, and skills. As a result, it was determined that in general junior high school students’ natural disaster literacy was at a high level in the knowledge dimension but was at a medium level in the behavioural dimension while the skills dimension was at a low level for each literacy component. It is recommended that disaster literacy become a habit that can be implemented in everyday life.

Pengaruh Mindfulness Body Scan Terhadap Penurunan Tingkat Stres Pada Siswi SMA Di Pondok Pesantren Hidayatullah Tanjung Uncang

Stress is something that often occurs in schools and Islamic boarding schools or boarding schools. Where this stress occurs because there are more learning demands than those who attend public schools. Besides this stress can be treated with pharmacology and also non-pharmacological techniques, namely with a mindfulness body scan. Purpose: to find out whether there is an effect of mindfulness body scans on reducing stress levels in high school students. Methods: Quasi-experimental quantitative research one group pre test-post test design with a sampling technique using purposive sampling with a sample of 20 people. Results: the research obtained before being given therapy was in the moderate stress level category of 14 people (70.0%). And after being given therapy, the result was that the stress level after being given a mindfulness body scan was in the low stress level category for 11 people (55.0%). the results of the analysis test showed that there was an effect of mindfulness body scans on reducing student stress levels with a p-value of 0.000 (p0.05). Conclusion: There is an effect before and after mindfulness body scans on reducing stress levels in high school children.

Psiko-Sosio-Edukasi sebagai Upaya Optimalisasi Peran Remaja dalam Pencegahan Seks Bebas

The transition period between children and adults is a development in an individual's life, one of which is changes in himself. Both physical and psychological changes that occur can give rise to a desire to have sex during adolescence.The sex in adolescents often occurs outside the marriage relationship or is done freely. If this period is not developed properly, problems such as violation and neglect of values will arise. Free sex can cause negative effect such as unwanted pregnancy, abortion, sexually transmitted diseases, illegal drug use, and HIV/AIDS. To minimize these activities, it is necessary to increase the role of adolescents through socio-psycho education provided to adolescents. This community service activity aims to increase adolescents' role in preventing free sex through a psycho-socio-educational approach. This activity was carried out on a group of 109 Vocational High School children. The location of service is Vocational High School dr. Soebandi Jember. The activity held between March and May 2023. The results of their behavioral activities in efforts to prevent free sex by improving relationships with parents and adolescents, skills to resist negative pressure, increasing adolescent religion level by properly regulating media use, especially pornography, health education for adolescents involving the role of school and their families. It is expected that activities like this will continue to be carried out to increase promotive and preventive efforts in preventing free sex in adolescents and modifying other activities.

Understanding and Pronunciation of Speaking and Making Speeches Using English in Junior High School Children

This journal delves into the linguistic prowess of junior high school children in English speech construction. Through quantitative methods utilizing structured questionnaires, the study evaluates the proficiency of students in speaking and delivering English speeches. Findings reveal a spectrum of abilities: from confusion and difficulty among some students to proficient articulation and comprehension among others. Notably, a significant portion of students exhibit self-directed learning through mediums like online gaming, contributing to their language acquisition. The study underscores the diverse pathways through which junior high school children acquire English proficiency, with approximately 60% - 70% demonstrating the ability to construct and deliver English speeches effectively, showcasing varied speaking styles.

Linguistic Diversity in Education: Strategies for Inclusive Learning Environments

This research explores the intricate dynamics of linguistic diversity in junior high school education with the goal of shedding light on the experiences of students from diverse language origins. The study highlights the significance of acknowledging and valuing the different linguistic environments inside educational settings, as Bahasa Indonesia is predominantly used by 18 out of 30 students, alongside other languages such as Lampungnese and Javanese. The investigation on communication comfort uncovers that most students feel comfortable while using their native language but sometimes experience discomfort during intricate talks, highlighting the need for customised teaching methods. The challenges encountered by students, such as comprehending instructions and experiencing emotions of exclusion, emphasise the practical and emotional aspects of language diversity, hence requiring comprehensive support solutions. The importance of diverse instructional techniques is emphasised by a preference for interactive teaching methods and visual aids. The importance of teacher assistance is highlighted, as students emphasise the need to acknowledge and appreciate linguistic variety while also suggesting the provision of customised materials. The curriculum should accurately reflect the diverse cultural context, requiring a fair and comprehensive approach. Students' proactive use of solutions to overcome linguistic challenges demonstrates their perseverance and ingenuity. Ultimately, this research supports the implementation of inclusive strategies that recognise and address the unique requirements of linguistically varied junior high school children. It aims to create settings that embrace and appreciate linguistic variety