Gifted and talented students need well-trained teachers who will challenge and support them in developing their abilities. However, teachers receive no formal professional learning or development focused on teaching academically advanced students, especially those with disabilities. Consequently, gifted and talented students with disabilities are often not given sufficient opportunity to thrive in the classroom. The study assessed the teaching of gifted and talented learners with disabilities. The respondents were 30 parents of Manggahan Elementary School. The researcher utilized a descriptive correlational design. Statistical treatments used were utilized frequency and percentage, weighted mean, t-test and Pearson correlation coefficient. The findings revealed that parent-respondents were mostly in the 50–54 age bracket, predominantly female, and largely composed of parents rather than grandparents or guardians. The results showed that parent-respondents generally viewed the teaching of gifted learners with disabilities positively. The highest rating was given to teachers providing opportunities for enrichment activities, showing that parents particularly noticed efforts that extend the learners’ abilities and interests. The findings also revealed that parent-respondents also assessed the teaching of talented learners with disabilities positively. The highest-rated indicator was teachers’ creativity in addressing both giftedness and disability, which suggests that parents value innovative and flexible teaching approaches. There is a significant difference in the assessment of the parent-respondents on the teaching of gifted and talented learners with disabilities when grouped according to age, sex, and role in the family. Furthermore, there is no significant relationship in the teaching of gifted and talented learners with disabilities based on the computed correlation coefficient and significance value.
Introduction Research on associations between pornography viewing and sexual violence has been limited by the absence of validated instruments that differentiate exposure along a violence continuum within pornographic practices, with existing measures focused on consumption frequency or problematic patterns rather than on the specific content consumed. The Pornography Violence Exposure Scale (PVES) was developed to assess exposure to pornographic content graded across three violence levels: non-violent material and domination-without-pain (Level 1), coercive content (Level 2), and explicit physical aggression (Level 3). Methods A cross-sectional study with 2,181 Spanish young adults aged 18–35 years who reported viewing pornography examined factor structure, measurement invariance across sex and age, convergent, nomological, and incremental validity, and discriminative capacity for sexual violence outcomes via Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis. Results A bifactor model demonstrated good fit (CFI = 0.978, TLI = 0.957, RMSEA = 0.076), with a dominant general factor (ωH = 0.84, ECV = 0.81) capturing graded exposure to violent content. Strict measurement invariance was supported across sex and age groups. Convergent correlations with sexual violence outcomes (mean | r | = 0.24) substantially exceeded near-zero nomological associations with sexual function and partner-evaluation indicators (mean |r| = 0.03), and the general factor produced significant incremental validity for both victimization (Δ R 2 = 0.088) and perpetration (Δ R 2 = 0.200), with acceptable discrimination for perpetration (AUC = 0.753). Discussion The PVES is the first psychometrically validated instrument for measuring differentiated exposure to violent pornographic content, enabling more precise investigation of content-specific associations with sexual violence outcomes.
Pre-adolescence 9-12 years is a critical developmental period characterized by rapid biological, emotional, cognitive, and social changes that influence future mental health and well-being. Indian pre-adolescents increasingly encounter academic pressure, changing family dynamics, peer challenges, and extensive digital exposure, creating potential risks to emotional adjustment. Resilience, defined as the ability to adapt positively to adversity and recover from challenging experiences, is an important protective factor during this formative stage. This article aims to examine the determinants and dimensions of resilience among Indian pre-adolescents and to propose a culturally relevant, integrated framework for promoting resilience across biological, psychological, social, and digital domains. This article highlights key factors that strengthen resilience, including emotional regulation, self-esteem, self-compassion, problem-solving skills, supportive parenting, positive school environments, healthy peer relationships, and community connectedness. Digital resilience is also emphasized, encompassing safe technology use, digital literacy, responsible online behavior, and adaptive coping with cyberbullying, online risks, and excessive screen exposure. Based on existing evidence and contextual insights, the integrated pre-adolescent resilience model (IPARM) is proposed, integrating biological, psychological, social, and digital dimensions. Resilience promotion strategies are discussed at individual, family, school, community, and healthcare levels, with nurses and other health professionals playing an important role in early identification of vulnerable children, mental health promotion, and implementation of resilience-building interventions. Strengthening resilience during pre-adolescence represents a valuable preventive mental health strategy. A holistic and culturally responsive approach can foster emotional competence, psychological well-being, adaptability, and healthy development, enabling Indian children to navigate contemporary challenges and develop into confident and resilient individuals.
Introduction Taking a positive education perspective, this study investigates the link between subjective well-being (SWB) and student engagement. Although many studies have found a positive link between the two multidimensional constructs, the literature lacks longitudinal analyses. Methods Based on the broaden-and-build theory and the upwards spiral hypothesis it was hypothesised that the dimensions of the two constructs would show bidirectional relationships. To test this, 1,762 fifth-grade students in Austria completed an online survey at two time points; the data were then analysed using a cross-lagged panel model with a three-factor model of SWB (positive affect, negative affect and life satisfaction) and a bifactorial model of student engagement (a general factor for student engagement and a specific factor for emotional engagement). Results Only one bidirectional relationship was found – between general student engagement and positive affect – but significant positive effects of both the general and specific student engagement factors at Time 1 on life satisfaction at Time 2 and of the specific engagement factor at Time 1 on positive affect at Time 2 were also identified. However, no significant relationships were found between either of the student engagement factors and negative affect. Conclusions Overall, the findings highlight the positive association between SWB and student engagement. Therefore, the results provide support for the upward spiral hypothesis and partial support for the broaden-and-build theory.
Modified dance for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an emerging adjunct neurorehabilitation technique. The aim of this review is to describe the characteristics of dance programs developed for people with TBI, and to examine how stakeholders perceive these programs. Eight databases (MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, PsycINFO, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses) were searched for studies on dance and TBI. Seven eligible articles were identified, involving a total of 22 dance participants with TBI and a further three people with TBI in a control group. The most common dance techniques used were dance movement therapy, improvisation, meditative movement, and mirroring. Modifications to programs included one-on-one delivery, individual tailoring with strategies to assist with cognitive or mobility barriers, and support from clinicians or assistants. Overall, the dance programs were feasible to deliver and acceptable to participants. Three studies revealed mixed evidence of efficacy in terms of motor fitness outcomes (e.g., balance and mobility), and there was insufficient evidence for efficacy in terms of cognition, neuroplasticity, and psychosocial outcomes. The review makes recommendations to enhance the safety and sustainability of dance for the neurorehabilitation population and to improve the standardized reporting of program design and execution to advance the field.
This longitudinal study examined the trajectories of healthcare workers’ mental health from the first to the second COVID-19 wave (May 2020–December 2020) in a Swiss tertiary hospital, and their association with individual and organizational factors. For each mental health outcome (depression, anxiety, peritraumatic stress, and well-being), a separate analysis identified two trajectories: one with higher, persistent levels of symptoms and one that was resilient, with low-level symptoms. The persistent trajectory comprised about 25%–30% of participants for anxiety, depression and peritraumatic stress and 47% for well-being; because the classifications were outcome-specific, membership differed across outcomes (about 15% of participants were on a persistent trajectory for all four outcomes and 46% resilient for all four). We found that women, nurses, caregivers, non-managerial employees, and frontline COVID-19 workers were more likely to follow a persistent trajectory. Organizational risk factors were a high workload and an irregular work schedule. These results provide a basis for implementing risk-adapted prevention measures and resilience-promotion programs to protect health workers from the impact of major crises. Future research should address the needs of vulnerable health workers to provide evidence-based health promotion.
Selecting a colour palette that suits its design context (application domain, audience, and accessibility profile) affects usability, engagement, and accessibility, yet remains a difficult computational problem. Vision–language models (VLMs) have improved performance on this task but share three limitations: deterministic outputs cannot represent the variance inherent in a design brief, single-scalar training fixes the harmony–accessibility trade-off at training time, and post-hoc context filtering leaves the generator itself context-blind. We argue that these limitations stem from the output representation rather than the encoder. CAIM (Context-Aware Intelligent palette Modelling) represents palettes as a context-conditional Gaussian mixture in CIELAB whose parameters are predicted from frozen vision–language embeddings by a learned head. It refines sampled candidates under five objectives designed to target distinct and complementary mathematical features with reference-direction-based many-objective optimisation and ranks them with a context-conditioned selection rule. On four public datasets and a 3200-scenario context-rich dataset, CAIM achieves up to 23% higher predicted ratings than the strongest baseline, a 22-percentage-point gain in APCA readability over the strongest baseline, and a Pareto hypervolume 34% larger than the convex hull of baseline solutions, at 1.6 s per scenario. Modelling VLM-conditioned generation as a context-conditional distribution is promising for design tasks with inherently uncertain outputs.
Rising living costs and expensive higher education place many students under financial pressure, yet the evidence from Southeast Asia has not been brought together. Following the Arksey and O’Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR reporting guidelines, a total of 239 records were screened, comprising 174 records retrieved from Scopus and 65 records from non-Scopus sources. Eleven studies from five countries (the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand) were charted and synthesised narratively. Six were quantitative surveys, and five of the eleven appeared in 2025 or 2026. Six themes emerged. First, costs extend beyond tuition: programme costs, rent, and other indirect expenses create hardship even where tuition is free. Second, access to family resources and financial aid is unequal. Third, financial strain is reported alongside psychological distress and academic strain, a pattern of co-occurrence rather than demonstrated cause. Fourth, students cope through income generation, saving and economising, building financial literacy, cognitive reappraisal, spiritual support, and selective use of social support. Fifth, financial literacy and behaviour appear to shape financial well-being, although findings on financial stress conflict. Sixth, authors call for support beyond tuition, but no study evaluated an intervention. The evidence is mostly cross-sectional, and no eligible study came from Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei, or Timor-Leste. Malaysia contributes one study, which examines financial well-being rather than coping strategies. Future work needs harmonised measures, longitudinal and intervention designs, and wider country coverage.
This study examines the use of web-based interactive game platforms in the instruction of Islamic Cultural History (Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam/SKI) at MA Safinatul Huda, Jepara. The research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, and subsequently analyzed thematically. This study involves informants consisting of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers, the school principal, students, and parents/guardians at MA Safinatul Huda Sowan Kidul, Kedung, Jepara. The findings indicate that, based on the informants' experiences and perceptions, the use of web-based interactive game platforms is seen to support student engagement in the learning process, facilitate the understanding of course material, and encourage reflection on religious values. Nevertheless, these findings regarding understanding and attitudes represent the informants' perceptions rather than objective measurements of learning outcomes or behavioral changes. Consequently, this study provides a contextual overview of the informants' experiences with these platforms, without concluding that there has been any measurable improvement in learning outcomes or a definitive causal relationship.
Introduction/Objective Depression is a disabling mental health disorder affecting over 300 million people worldwide. In Tunisia, population-level data on its prevalence and determinants remain limited. Our study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depression in the Tunisian population and identify associated socio-demographic and clinical factors. Methods Data were drawn from the mental health component of the Tunisian Health Examination Survey (2016), a nationally representative study conducted among 9,209 individuals aged ≥15 years. Self-reported, physician-diagnosed lifetime depression was the main outcome. Associations with socio-demographic characteristics and clinical conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and menopause, were examined. Results The study population comprised 4360 men (49.2%) and 4849 women (51.8%), with a mean age of 41.4±17.4 years. The prevalence of self-reported lifetime depression was 4.7%. Multivariate analysis identified female sex (OR=1.53, 95% CI [1.11–2.10]) and age groups 30–64 years (OR=1.81, 95% CI [1.20–2.73]) and ≥65 years (OR=1.82, 95% CI [1.06–3.14]) as factors significantly associated with higher prevalence. Conversely, marriage (OR=0.59, 95% CI [0.42–0.84]) and the absence of rheumatoid arthritis (OR=0.48, 95% CI [0.38–0.60]) were associated with a lower prevalence of the disorder. Discussion The findings indicate that self-reported depression in Tunisia is significantly influenced by gender and aging, consistent with global epidemiological trends. The strong association with physical comorbidities, particularly rheumatoid arthritis, underscores the necessity of integrated mental health screening for patients with chronic illnesses. Furthermore, the protective association of marriage suggests that social and family cohesion remain vital factors in the Tunisian sociocultural context. Conclusion Depression in Tunisia is shaped by gender, aging, and physical comorbidities. Targeted prevention and integrated screening strategies are needed, especially for vulnerable demographic and clinical groups.
Background/Aim: Ageism can influence the quality of geriatric dental care, yet evidence among dental students remains inconsistent across cohorts. This study compares ageism between students at two institutions within the same district sharing identical training requirements and evaluated the questionnaire's internal consistency. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the 15-item, six-component ageism questionnaire was administered online to 100 undergraduate dental students (65 from Institution 1; 35 from Institution 2). Internal consistency was measured using Cronbach's alpha; Welch's t-tests compared institutions, with a Bonferroni-adjusted significance level ≤ 0.008 for the six component comparisons. Results: The mean total score was 48.81 (SD 5.83). Overall internal consistency was weak (α = 0.521). The total score did not differ significantly between institutions (48.58 vs. 49.23; t (54.12) = 0.48, p = 0.634), and no component difference was observed with Bonferroni adjustment. Conclusions: Ageist attitudes did not differ between institutions, but the questionnaire's weak overall reliability limits interpretation. Larger samples, confirmatory factor analysis, and testing of measurement invariance are warranted.
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) has developed an effective technology of reinforcement delivery, including Discrete Trial Training, Natural Environment Teaching, and token economies, largely on functional-behavioral grounds. Computational neuroscience has independently produced formal accounts of reinforcement learning centered on prediction errors and credit assignment. I propose a testable hypothesis connecting the two: the effectiveness of a reinforcement procedure depends on the quality of the learning signal that its delivery produces on each occasion, a property I term Reward Prediction-Error Fidelity (RPE Fidelity). The property is decomposed into four dimensions, temporal credit, contingency, prediction, and outcome value, each corresponding to a construct long studied in behavior analysis. Formalized within an actor-critic model with eligibility traces, the four dimensions enter the learning update multiplicatively, which implies that they cannot compensate for one another and that the effect of each depends on the others and on the learner’s history. The combination rule distinguishes the hypothesis from the separate behavioral constructs it draws on, and its dependence on learning history distinguishes it from steady-state quantitative models of reinforcement. I situate the hypothesis within an integrative framework, discuss its application to autistic learners, including differences in reward processing and volatility estimation and the role of learner assent, and compare it with procedural fidelity, quantitative behavioral theory, and alternative learning models, including attentional, timescale-invariant, successor-representation, and Bayesian accounts. I derive nine predictions, specifying for each the result that would favor the hypothesis and the result that would favor its strongest competitor, and outline a staged research programme compatible with single-case experimental designs.
This study investigated the effectiveness of using the Frontload vocabulary strategy in improving reading comprehension among EFL learners. Since vocabulary knowledge plays a central role in reading comprehension, the study examined whether pre-teaching key vocabulary items before reading tasks could enhance students’ understanding of texts. A quantitative quasi-experimental design employing pre-test and post-test measures was used with a sample of 27 preparatory-year EFL students at Taibah University. Participants received structured vocabulary instruction prior to reading activities over a three-week intervention period. The findings revealed a significant improvement in students’ reading comprehension performance after the implementation of the Frontload vocabulary strategy. The results suggest that pre-teaching vocabulary facilitated students’ understanding of reading passages and enhanced their engagement with texts. The study supports the effectiveness of vocabulary-focused instructional strategies in developing reading comprehension among EFL learners and highlights the importance of integrating explicit vocabulary instruction into reading classrooms.
Abstract The concepts of archetypes and the collective unconscious are the most recognised among Carl G. Jung’s contributions. The collective unconscious is a component of the human psyche distinct from the personal unconscious and not derived from individual experience; therefore, it does not constitute a personal realization. Jung’s theory centres on the Collective Unconscious, which he defines as a repository of “racial memories,” primal images, and experiential patterns known as archetypes. Jungian literary criticism sharply contrasts with psychoanalytic criticism. Although he initially followed Sigmund Freud, Jung’s interpretation of depth psychology diverges significantly from that of his predecessor, creating a fundamental difference between Jungian literary criticism and psychoanalytic criticism. The purpose of this paper is to apply Jung’s theory, “Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious,” to the characters in J. C. Oates’s short story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” by analysing the archetypes of persona, anima/animus, shadow, and the self within the story to understand how these archetypes interact to shape the psyche of each character and their psychological behaviours throughout the story. Keywords: Collective Unconscious, Personal Unconscious, Archetypes, Persona, Anima/Animus, Shadow, Self, Psychoanalytic Criticism, Psychological Behaviours, Dreams and Visions
Background Due to their shorter half-lives, paroxetine and venlafaxine often induce symptoms of discontinuation. There is still a lack of a thorough macroscopic analysis of the historical development and structure of this particular area. Methods The literature on this topic was collected from Web of Science and Scopus (2000–2025) and analyzed using bibliometric analysis. Descriptive and collaboration analyses utilized the merged dataset, whereas citation networks were constructed exclusively using Web of Science data. All data synthesis and visualizations were done in R using the bibliometrix, igraph, and ggplot2 packages, applying giant component extraction and the Fruchterman-Reingold force-directed layout for network optimization. Results A total of 903 documents were included. The number of annual publications reached its maximum around 2007 and since then has remained stable. The publications were primarily concentrated in North America and Europe, with the United States and the United Kingdom being the leading contributors. The clinical manifestations reported as “anxiety” and “withdrawal” were still basic themes identified in the results of the keyword analysis and thematic analysis. Interestingly, the research emphasis is now moving away from case reports of early phenomenology to “tapering” and “pharmacokinetics” (underlying strategies). Co-citation networks revealed a persistent theoretical impact from the pioneering psychopharmacologists and early specialized studies. Conclusions Venlafaxine and paroxetine withdrawal studies have evolved from clinical understanding to mechanistic investigation and protocol creation. Embedding some of the tapering ideas within a general treatment paradigm may offer a potential pathway to support clinical outcomes.
Purpose This study examined the global landscape of mental health literacy (MHL) education for health professions students, focusing on publication trends, intervention designs, pedagogical approaches, MHL domains addressed, evaluation methods, and contextual influences. Methods Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, an Evidence and Gap Mapping (EGM) scoping review was conducted to identify and visually synthesize MHL education interventions. Searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCOhost (including CINAHL, PsycINFO, and ERIC), and APA PsycArticles (February 1997-May 2025). The included studies involved pre-licensure health professions students and implemented structured educational interventions explicitly targeting MHL domains. The data were extracted using a standardized framework and analyzed through descriptive synthesis and visual mapping to identify research clusters and gaps. PROSPERO registration: CRD420251050891. Results Fifty-five studies met the inclusion criteria for this review. Notably, the number of publications increased significantly after 2016, with most of the evidence coming from Europe, the Western Pacific, and the Americas, while representation from the African and Eastern Mediterranean regions was limited. Quasi-experimental designs were the most common, characterized by short-term, classroom-based interventions primarily targeting specific professions, particularly nursing and medicine. Although traditional didactic teaching methods remained prevalent, experiential strategies such as simulation, role-play, and reflective practices were increasingly adopted. Within the existing body of evidence, interventions predominantly emphasized knowledge, attitudes, and confidence, whereas skills development, behavioral change, self-awareness, and help-seeking were less consistently addressed. Furthermore, evaluations mostly relied on short-term, self-reported outcomes, with few studies examining behavioral change or long-term impacts. Conclusions MHL education for future health professionals is expanding but remains unevenly distributed, pedagogically conservative, and methodologically limited. Advancing the field will require longitudinal, theory-informed, and experiential approaches, stronger evaluation designs, integration of lived-experience perspectives, and targeted capacity-building in low- and middle-income settings.
The article discusses the synergetic approach to teaching chess—specifically, methods aimed at system comprehension, information processing, and child development—which can lead to the self-organization of the child's cognitive activity within the context of the cognitive schema proposed by Jean Piaget. The aim of the article is to substantiate the synergetic effects involved in the process of a preschooler's development. Research methodology and selected methods. Methodologically, we drew upon general systems theory, structural and functional approaches to chess instruction, and the theoretical and applied developments regarding the "activity concept"—as well as theories of argumentation and personality development—formulated by L. Vygotsky, A. Leontiev, A. Luria, and their followers. The methods employed included the analysis of professional literature, observation (of both moves and emotional states), interviews, experimentation, and the analysis of results. The study’s ultimate finding is that, through trial and error, imitation, or precise instruction by an adult, the processes of assimilation and accommodation become accessible to the child; their combination yields synergistic effects, manifesting as the purposeful organization and management of educational-cognitive activity. Therefore, theoretical-applied approaches that generate synergistic effects during chess instruction are applicable to the developmental process of preschoolers. Main conclusion: The feasibility of employing approaches that yield synergistic effects in the development of preschoolers and the self-organization of their activities is demonstrated.
Background Clinical research on psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) has expanded substantially in recent years, particularly for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depressive disorders. Contemporary studies have generally evaluated psychedelic administration within controlled therapeutic settings that include psychological support, preparation, and integration. However, variability in clinical response and methodological challenges have highlighted the importance of individual, relational, and contextual factors, often described as “set and setting,” in understanding therapeutic outcomes. The role of psychotherapy and the broader therapeutic context therefore remains an important area of investigation. Objective This scoping review aimed to map the contemporary evidence on PAT, characterize the clinical and psychotherapeutic approaches used with psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, and DMT, summarize reported clinical and safety findings, and identify methodological, mechanistic, ethical, and implementation considerations across existing protocols. Methods A structured search of PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and ClinicalTrials.gov was conducted on 23 February 2026. Sources published or publicly available between January 2020 and November 2025 were eligible. The review included peer-reviewed and relevant non-peer-reviewed sources addressing psychedelic-assisted interventions, including primary clinical studies, reviews, clinical trial registrations, regulatory documents, and other relevant contextual sources. Records were managed using Zotero and screened against predefined Population, Concept, and Context criteria. Findings were synthesized descriptively according to source type and evidence domain. Results The mapped evidence was most developed for MDMA-assisted therapy in PTSD and psilocybin-assisted interventions for depressive disorders. Randomized clinical trials reported reductions in PTSD and depressive symptoms following MDMA- and psilocybin-based interventions, respectively, while emerging clinical evidence also investigated LSD-based treatment for generalized anxiety disorder. Evidence for DMT-assisted therapy remained comparatively preliminary, with several available sources consisting of trial registrations or industry-reported information. Across the literature, preparation, supervised psychedelic administration, and integration were common therapeutic components, although the structure and intensity of psychotherapy varied substantially. Functional unblinding, expectancy effects, heterogeneity of psychotherapeutic approaches, and limitations in long-term safety data were recurring concerns. Ethical issues included informed consent during altered states of consciousness, therapist competence and boundaries, cultural considerations, and equitable access. Conclusion PAT represents a rapidly developing area of clinical research, but the evidence base remains heterogeneous across compounds, indications, therapeutic models, and levels of evidential maturity. Future research should improve the standardization and reporting of psychotherapeutic interventions, strengthen methods for assessing blinding and expectancy, establish consistent long-term safety monitoring, and develop robust ethical and equity frameworks. Clear distinction between peer-reviewed clinical findings and preliminary or contextual evidence will also be essential as PAT research progresses toward broader clinical implementation.
Personal development is an essential component of counselor education because professional competence is closely associated with personal readiness and intrapersonal capacities. Self-compassion, psychological well-being, and spiritual well-being represent important dimensions of personal development among prospective counselors. However, studies integrating these three constructs within a personal development model in the Indonesian counselor education context remain limited. This study aimed to examine the structural relationships between personal development and self-compassion, psychological well-being, and spiritual well-being among prospective counselors in Indonesia. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed, and data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The measurement model was assessed through outer loadings, composite reliability, Average Variance Extracted (AVE), and discriminant validity, while the structural model was evaluated using path coefficients, bootstrapping, R², and f². The results demonstrated positive and significant relationships between personal development and psychological well-being (β = 0.266, p = 0.017), self-compassion (β = 0.367, p < 0.001), and spiritual well-being (β = 0.321, p < 0.001). The strongest relationship was observed between personal development and self-compassion. However, the R² values indicated relatively low explanatory power, with personal development explaining 7.1% of psychological well-being, 13.5% of self-compassion, and 10.3% of spiritual well-being. These findings highlight the relevance of personal development in counselor education while indicating that these outcomes are influenced by additional factors beyond the proposed model.
Aim: to analyze teachers’ educational communication in the teaching and learning processes of students in upper secondary education and the baccalaureate. Methodology: a qualitative study was carried out involving 230 students from a private educational institution in Riobamba, Ecuador, during the 2022–2023 academic year. Data were collected through observation and interviews, and subsequently organized into categories relating to interaction, participation, feedback and classroom dynamics. Results: Difficulties in communication between teachers and pupils were identified, as were few opportunities to ask questions and a predominance of activities focused on theoretical content. In contrast, group dynamics, educational games and other participatory activities were accompanied by closer interaction and greater opportunities for exchange. Conclusion: educational communication was closely related to student participation and to the way in which teaching and learning activities were carried out, although the results do not allow causal relationships to be established.
