Sample Of High School Students Research Articles (Page 1)

ABSTRACT The present study adopted a phenomenological approach to explore how high school students perceive their teachers' rhetorical and relational communication behaviours in artificial intelligence (AI)‐supported classrooms and how these behaviours influence their willingness to attend such classes. Data were collected through semi‐structured interviews and written reflective narratives from a purposive sample of high school students ( n = 63) who regularly engaged in AI‐enhanced classrooms. A descriptive phenomenological method was used to analyse the dataset. The findings revealed that teachers' rhetorical and relational communication behaviours—particularly clarity, credibility, care, confirmation, stroke and verbal and nonverbal immediacy—played a critical role in shaping students' willingness to attend AI‐enhanced learning environments. These findings underscore the importance of preserving human rhetorical and relational dynamics in AI‐mediated classrooms and offer new insight into how teacher communication behaviours can influence students' readiness to be present in contemporary educational contexts.

Public health planning in jurisdictions considering cannabis policy shifts may benefit from projections concerning post-policy changes in cannabis use and user profiles. Multiple scenarios concerning decriminalised cannabis use among Norwegian high school students were projected using a simple but under-utilised tool: their self-reported willingness to do so. A nationally representative sample of Norwegian high school students (N = 3490) reported on their characteristics, cannabis use, and whether they would use cannabis if doing so were non-punishable. These estimates were scaled up to census data and used to project the population sizes of students who may initiate/increase decriminalised cannabis use under various hypothetical willingness-to-behaviour transition scenarios. Multinomial regression models were used to identify risk profiles associated with willingness to use decriminalised cannabis. One in five participants (20.3%) reported lifetime cannabis use, corresponding to 38,200 student users nationally. Among never-users, 8.0% reported willingness to initiate decriminalised cannabis use, while 22.3% were unsure. Among users, 40.3% reported willingness to increase decriminalised cannabis use, while 30.3% were unsure. Multiple projection scenarios indicated that both the prevalence (e.g., 12,000 new users nationally if all non-users willing to initiate use would do so) and frequency of cannabis use (e.g., 15,400 more frequent users nationally if all users willing to increase use would do so) would increase under decriminalisation, especially among youth with certain socio-demographic characteristics and recent histories of frequent use. Asking young people about their intended cannabis use under different policies provides an easily understandable and highly relevant tool in public health research and planning.

Although many researchers have investigated the association between achievement scores and student evaluations of teaching (SET), most studies focused on college students and overlooked cross-classified multilevel modelling (CCMM), limiting generalisability and producing biased parameter estimates. Accordingly, we examined the association between achievement and SET scores using CCMM in a large sample of Brazilian high school students. Students completed a five-dimensional SET scale alongside demographic questions capturing student and teacher characteristics. The dataset included 4,991 anonymised evaluations from 803 students, cross-classified by 126 teachers across seven campuses. Four CCMMs were fitted for each SET dimension to analyse variance at the student and teacher levels and assess achievement impact on SET scores. Results showed 21%-38% of SET score variance at the student level and 23%-39% at the teacher level. Achievement was statistically associated with SET scores, controlling for student and teacher characteristics. These results highlight the importance of considering both student and teacher effects when interpreting SET results and suggest that achievement biases SET ratings, which have implications for teacher evaluation and instructional improvement. Future researchers should investigate additional contextual factors influencing SET, such as instructional methods and school climate.

Future-oriented self-efficacy and behaviors are essential assets as youth move from the structure of school to more independent pursuits. Given that adolescence is a time for internalizing goals, it is possible that future-oriented efficacy and behaviors grow out of an emerging sense of purpose and are scaffolded by parents, teachers, and school counselors. This study tested the longitudinal relations between parental, teacher, and school counselor support and future-oriented outcomes, with the mediating role of sense of purpose, using a racially and ethnically diverse sample of high school students followed across three years (n = 645; 51% female; ). Early support from parents and satisfaction with school counselors, but not positive relationships with teachers, were significantly associated with adolescents' sense of purpose one year later, which then predicted future-oriented self-efficacy and behaviors in the last years of high school. Adolescents' sense of purpose at Time 2 mediated the pathway from the support of parents and school counselors at Time 1 to the outcomes at Time 3. While these associations did not vary by gender or students' intended postsecondary pathways-whether work or college-there were significant mean differences in each subgroup's perception of adult support. Findings suggest the need for parents and counselors to prioritize fostering a sense of purpose and tailoring supportive strategies to meet the needs of students based on their gender and aspirations.

Understanding the factors associated with peer victimization is crucial for prevention and intervention efforts in support youth well-being. This study aims to explore the plausible mechanisms behind the correlations among peer victimization, emotion regulation, and mental health in adolescents in school settings. Data were from self-report surveys completed by a diverse sample of high school students (N = 392, aged 14–18; 56.6% female and 41.2% male). Based on theories (the Victim Schema Model, Rosen et al.; and the Extended Process Model of Emotion Regulation, Gross 2015) and relevant empirical research, we examined two competing mediating models, both with peer victimization as the predictor. In Model 1, emotion regulation (cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression) and mental health (internalizing problems, externalizing problems, and life satisfaction) functioned as the mediator and the outcome, respectively. In Model 2, mental health variables are mediators and emotion regulation variables are outcomes. Results supported Model 2 but not Model 1. Within Model 2, specifically, the negative relation between peer victimization and cognitive reappraisal was mediated by life satisfaction and externalizing problems; while the positive association between peer victimization and expressive suppression was mediated by internalizing problems. Thus, mental health variables showed differential mediating effects for each emotion regulation strategy in the context of experiences of peer victimization. Future directions and implications are discussed.

Alcohol Use Mediates the Association Between Sexual Dating Violence Victimization and Attempted Suicide Among U.S. High School Students.

Spiritual Intelligence and Its Relationship with Strategies for Coping with Psychological and Social Stress among a Sample of High School Students in the Eastern Villages of Jerusalem Governorate

Abstract: The aim of this activity is to provide practical field experience in measuring physical fitness for students. The PKM method used is a direct demonstration by collecting student fitness data by PJOK Indramayu teachers. The results of community service using the direct measurement method for a sample of junior high school students showed that the fitness level for the male category was in the Fair category with a scale value of 2.13 and the fitness level for the female category was in the Adequate category with a scale value of 2.65. It is hoped that with this measurement, physical education and health sports teachers in Indramayu district will become more enthusiastic in developing fitness and improving the quality of children's movements so that the quality of children's thinking and creativity in learning and socializing will increase.

The objective of the current study was to investigate blood type distribution and its relationship to body Mass Index (BMI) and allergic diseases. 100 students from Fatat Libya High School in Al-Bayda City, Libya, on 5/2/2025. Weight and height were measured, BMI was calculated, and types of allergies, if any, were recorded for each student individually. The result showed that the individuals with blood group (O+) had the highest number, reaching 35% followed by (A+) 30%, and (B+) group recorded 12%, A- recorded the lowest percentage, 3%, while AB- did not record any percentage. Also, 31 samples had more than one type of allergy, distributed as follows: 19 samples had allergic rhinitis (AR), 7 had chest allergies, 2 had skin allergies (one had a metal allergy(B+) and one had eczema (A+). Also, one case each of nut allergy, eye allergy (O+), and milk allergy (A+) was recorded. Meanwhile, BMI results showed normal body mass, only one sample with a normal BMI of 22.9 was recorded for blood type O+.15 samples were recorded for the first stage of obesity. The number of samples in the second stage of obesity reached 58, representing the largest percentage.26 samples were recorded for the last stage of obesity. Also, there are non-significant differences (p>0.05) in BMI between blood groups recorded in this study. Moreover, there is no significant association between blood type and allergy.

Physics is commonly a prerequisite for higher education courses in engineering and other STEM disciplines. The study reported in this paper involved a convenience sample of high school students in Thailand (n = 1,141) to examine associations between measures of teacher-student relationship, motivation to study and learn physics, and the influence of teacher gender and student gender on these variables. Results of structural equation modeling showed that dependency and negative feelings about the teacher were positively associated with physics classroom anxiety, whereas perceived closeness with the teacher was negatively associated with physics classroom anxiety. The highest levels of physics classroom anxiety were reported by girls taught by a man while boys taught by a man reported the strongest intention to study physics beyond secondary schooling. Sense of closeness with teacher had the strongest positive total, direct, and indirect effects on physics identity. Theoretical and practical implications for the development of physics identity are discussed.

This study explores the efficacy of interactive gamification through Wordwall Apps in enhancing literary comprehension and student engagement in educational settings. The aim is to determine whether gamification techniques with Wordwall Apps can significantly improve literary learning outcomes compared to traditional teaching methods. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, the research involved control and experimental groups from a sample of high school students, where the latter engaged in gamified learning activitie with Wordwall s. The findings reveal that Wordwall gamification markedly increases student engagement and deepens literary comprehension, as evidenced by higher post-test scores in the experimental group compared to the control. These results suggest that interactive gamification not only makes learning more enjoyable but also more effective, encouraging a deeper interaction with literary content.

This study investigated adolescents' experiences caregiving for family members with chronic illness, disability, or aging-related needs. We examined differences in caregiving by maternal education level and associations with mental health and academic performance. A large, diverse sample of middle and high school students in Colorado (N = 49,540, 46% girls; ages 11-18, 31% Latine) reported how frequently they were caregiving for family each week, their mental health (e.g., anxiety, stress, depression, suicidality), and their perceptions of their academic grades compared with their peers. Statewide, 14% of adolescents were caregiving at least 1 to 2 days per week. Adolescents who provided the highest levels of caregiving came from families with significantly lower levels of maternal education, from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups, and were more likely to identify as gender nonbinary/other. Caregiving adolescents reported significantly lower levels of mental health and lower grades compared with their noncaregiving peers, controlling for maternal education, race/ethnicity, age, and gender. These associations were consistent broadly across individual differences in demographic characteristics. The findings replicate evidence that high levels of caregiving responsibilities in adolescence are associated with emotional and academic challenges and extend prior evidence by examining the role of socioeconomic status, which has been difficult to collect in prior large-scale studies.

ABSTRACTTobacco use is a leading preventable cause of disease in the U.S. Rural youth have higher initiation rates and greater risk for tobacco use. Due to high prevalence patterns, it is important to examine the effectiveness of antitobacco messaging among rural youth populations. This study contributes to the paucity of studies investigating the effectiveness of antitobacco/nicotine use messaging on rural youth by highlighting high school students’ perspectives on antitobacco/nicotine advertisements with a sample of high school students in rural Montana. This study utilized focus groups with Montana high school students to collect qualitative data on their perceptions of the content and delivery of antitobacco messages. Thematic coding was used to analyze transcripts created from the focus groups. The aim was to identify effective preventative strategies for rural populations by analyzing their reactions to six prevention advertisements, with the aim of identifying elements in advertisements that would increase acceptance or lead to rejection of the advertisement by rural youth. Focus groups revealed that antitobacco messages that employed compelling storytelling and emotional engagement—particularly through fear and disgust—were the most effective. Advertisements that addressed mental health issues, on the other hand, were criticized for potentially minimizing the significance of mental health conditions or overstating nicotine's effect. Portrayals of rural identity in ads were often seen as inauthentic or oversimplified, failing to connect with the youth's real experiences and interests. Findings suggest that antitobacco campaigns accurately represent rural youth using authentic, fact‐based narratives for all elements in the prevention messages. Public health and school officials tasked with prevention efforts should integrate these insights to create tailored prevention strategies that resonate with rural youth, improving campaign effectiveness and equity in health outcomes. Based upon this study among rural high school students in Montana, antitobacco campaigns for rural youth must focus on authenticity and relevant messaging to effectively engage and reduce tobacco use among this group.

Background: Many studies examine young adolescents’ motivation for physical activity (PA), but few explore the problem in depth, considering the self-assessment of sport skills or the impact of additional PA. Insufficient PA among adolescents is a significant global issue. This study aimed to analyze the differences in types of motivation, the self-assessment of sports skills, and overall fitness among young adolescents with regard to additional PA. Material and Methods: A sample of high school students (n = 355) was assessed using an MPAM-R questionnaire, a self-developed sport skills competency test, and an IFIS questionnaire. Results: There are significant differences in types of motivation between genders: girls achieved higher results in terms of appearance, whereas boys were mostly focused on enjoyment and competence. Additionally, participants who reported engaging in additional PA, regardless of gender, achieved higher results in nearly all types of motivation, except for social. The findings consistently highlight a strong emphasis on appearance among young adolescents. The self-assessments of sports skills and overall fitness were also higher in the group of participants with additional PA. The study revealed further differences between boys and girls in the assessment of tactical and technical skills. Boys rated themselves higher in team sports, whereas girls in individual activities such as gymnastics. Conclusions: These results provide new insights into teenagers’ motivations and self assessment of sport skills and can serve as a solid foundation for further research for developing activities aimed at increasing leisure-time PA among youth.

Introduction: This study aims to develop and validate an instrument to evaluate EHL related to environmental management practices for malaria vector control among high school students. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design with samples of high school students selected through Multistage Random Sampling in five schools. The sample size was determined based on the ratio of ten respondents per item. A total of 387 questionnaires were returned with a response rate of 77.4%. After eliminating 36 multivariate outliers, 351 questionnaires were further analyzed. Results: The initial instrument consisted of 39 items evaluated by seven expert panelists (I-CVI: 0.86–1.00; S-CVI/AVE: 0.92). Five items with I-CVI < 0.78 were removed, and three items were revised based on face validity. EFA with varimax rotation identified five factors explaining 53.57% of the total variance. The CFA results showed a good fit model (CMIN/df: 1.824; RMSEA: 0.049; RMR: 0.03; TLI: 0.931; CFI: 0.937). The final instrument included 28 items in four main domains: knowledge (factual and conceptual), information skills, attitudes, and environmental management practices.

Background Adolescent overdose deaths have increased significantly, with an average of 22 American teens dying weekly in 2022. Despite evidence-based interventions to mitigate these deaths, few preventive interventions have been investigated and widely adopted for this age group. Methods A population-based sample of high school students in Los Angeles County participated in peer-delivered training between November 2023 and March 2024. Topics covered included trends in overdose deaths particularly in adolescents, defining opioids including fentanyl, recognizing overdose, and responding with naloxone. Participants completed an anonymous online pre-post survey which evaluated knowledge, attitudes and confidence regarding opioids, overdose and naloxone. Results 206 students (mean age 16.0 years; 50.0% male, 47.6% female) participated in 15 training sessions and completed both pre- and post-training surveys. Students’ knowledge, measured as percentage of correct responses, increased from a mean of 34.0% to 78.9% (95% CI −6% to 5%; p < 0.0001). Students’ attitudes, scored on a scale of 1–4 (1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = agree, 4 = strongly agree), improved from a mean score of 2.98 to 3.52 (95% CI −0.09 to 0.10; p < 0.0001). Confidence, rated on a scale of 1–4 (1 = very low, 2 = low, 3 = high, 4 = very high), improved from a mean score of 1.97 to 3.17 (95% CI −0.11 to 0.11; p < 0.0001). Conclusions Peer-to-peer overdose and naloxone training significantly increases knowledge, improves attitudes, and raises confidence in adolescents. There is a clear need to increase overdose awareness in adolescents and peers should be incorporated into prevention efforts.

ABSTRACTThis study explored the intricate dynamics between neuroticism and body image among adolescents, focusing on the mediating roles of mindfulness and self‐compassion. We also differentiate between self‐perceived body image—how individuals view their own bodies—and other‐perceived body image—how they perceive others view their bodies. Participants were recruited from a random sample of high school students in Chaozhou of Guangdong Province (China) (N = 937, Mage = 14.15 years, SD = 0.90, 476 girls). They completed questionnaires assessing neuroticism, mindfulness, self‐compassion, self‐perceived body image, and other‐perceived body image. Serial mediation regression models manifested that the relationship between neuroticism and body image was significantly mediated by mindfulness and self‐compassion. Specifically, neuroticism was negatively related to self‐perceived body image through its negative relationships with mindfulness, self‐compassion, and other‐perceived body image. The findings highlight the importance of addressing both internal attitudes and social factors in promoting a positive body image among adolescents.

In the wake of the global pandemic, the education landscape has undergone a significant transformation, with virtual learning becoming the new norm for students across the world. This research article delves into the intricate relationship between the virtual learning culture and its influence on exam-related tension among high school students in Kolkata, India. By investigating the experiences of a selected group of students, the study aims to uncover the multifaceted effects of virtual learning on academic stress and to provide insights that can guide educators and stakeholders in mitigating these challenges. The study employs a quantitative methods approach, incorporating quantitative surveys to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon. A sample of high school students from selected schools in Kolkata are chosen to participate in the study, ensuring a diverse representation of backgrounds and experiences. The quantitative phase involves the distribution of surveys designed to assess the students' perceptions of virtual learning, levels of exam-related tension, and their coping mechanisms. The objectives of the research are (a) To investigate the relationship between virtual learning culture factors and exam-related tension among high school students in Kolkata. (b) To determine whether spending more hours in virtual learning is associated with changes in exam-related tension, and whether this relationship is statistically significant. (c) To explore the impact of peer interaction in virtual learning environments on students' levels of exam-related tension and assess the statistical significance of this association. (d) To examine the influence of access to learning resources in virtual settings on exam-related tension and establish whether this relationship is statistically significant. By illuminating the intricate dynamics between virtual learning culture and exam-related tension, this research article contributes to the growing body of knowledge surrounding online education's impact on student well-being. The study's findings have implications for educational institutions aiming to enhance their virtual learning strategies and ensure a more supportive and stress-free academic environment for high school students in Kolkata and beyond.

Social-Ecological Risk and Protective Factors for Insufficient Sleep in Adolescents: A Nationally Representative Investigation.

This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Authoritarian Attitude Scale in a sample of high school students from Chile. A total of 775 students (46.5% men; 53.5% women), with an average age of 15.99 years (Sd = 1.32), participated through non-probabilistic convenience sampling in 11 schools. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a three-factor structure with correlated factors and adequate fit indices. Criterion validity revealed positive and significant correlations with the violent behaviour dimension of the antisocial and delinquent behaviour scale. The factorial invariance analysis confirmed configural, weak, strong, and strict equivalence by gender, age and ethnicity, demonstrating model stability. The adoption of the Authoritarian Attitude Scale among Chilean adolescents provides a valid, culturally relevant tool for assessing authoritarian tendencies and understanding psychosocial dynamics in the educational context. The findings offer initial evidence of the scale’s reliability and validity.