Journal of Social and Educational Research

Virtual Triggers, Real Reactions: Investigating the Link Between Internet Addiction and Aggression

Hasan Kütük — 2025-06-20

This study aims to examine the relationship between internet addiction and aggression among university students. In the study conducted with a relational screening design, data were collected from 289 university students using the Internet Addiction Scale and Aggression Scale. The findings show that male students scored significantly higher in all sub-dimensions of the aggression scale; however, there was a significant difference in terms of internet addiction only in the “negativity in social relationships” sub-dimension according to gender. In the analyses conducted according to grade level, it was observed that first-year students had higher levels of both internet addiction and aggression. While the family income level variable did not create a significant difference in internet addiction and aggression in general, it was found that low-income students scored higher only in the verbal aggression sub-dimension. Finally, positive and significant relationships were found between internet addiction and aggression in all sub-dimensions. These results reveal that problematic internet use can negatively affect the emotional and behavioral functioning of individuals. In line with the findings, it is recommended that protective and preventive psycho-education programs be developed in universities to raise awareness about the relationship between internet addiction and aggression.

Enhancing English Language Teaching for Multilingual Learners: Leveraging Heritage Languages in the Classroom

Sovanna Huot — 2025-06-20

This research examines how Heritage Languages (HLs) shape students' cultural identities, academic growth, and linguistic competence. Based on a multilingual pedagogical framework, the study investigates how to successfully incorporate HLs into English language training, questioning standard monolingual paradigms and advocating for inclusive, asset-based educational approaches. Through a synthesis of theoretical insights, case studies, and implementation models, the study identifies key dimensions of successful HL integration, such as culturally responsive teaching, cross-linguistic awareness, curriculum innovation, teacher professional development, and community engagement. By integrating HL materials into English language education, encouraging metalinguistic awareness, and therefore supporting translingual and intercultural abilities, the research suggests a thorough, seven-part pedagogical strategy that helps multilingual learners. Strategies include respecting students' language origins, pushing the use of HLs in content-based learning, and establishing inclusive classroom settings where all languages are appreciated form the core of this approach. Empirical results and practical approaches show how schools might change from deficit-based narratives to pedagogies that value language variety. The findings of this study have consequences for language education policy, curriculum design, teacher education, and school-community relationships. Finally, the research adds to a larger rethinking of English language instruction, one that sees multilingualism as a valuable resource for student achievement in an increasingly globalized and linguistically varied society.

Serial Mediating Role of Mindfulness and Difficulty in Emotion Regulation between Social Media Addiction and Subjective Well-Being

Yusuf Akyıl — 2025-06-20

This study aimed to determine whether mindfulness and emotion regulation difficulties have a mediating role in the relationship between adolescents' subjective well-being and social media addiction levels. Relational screening model was used in the research. Students from two public high schools participated in the research. A total of 318 high school students, 88 boys and 230 girls, aged 13-18, took part in the study. Subjective Well-Being Scale for Adolescents, Mindfulness Scale-Adolescent Form, Emotion Regulation Difficulty Scale-8, Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents were used as data collection tools. Structural equation modeling, two-stage SEM and bootstrapping were performed to determine the mediating role of mindfulness and emotion regulation difficulties in the relationship between subjective well-being and social media addiction levels. In the findings obtained from the research, it was found that the indirect effect of mindfulness and emotional regulation between subjective well-being and social media addiction was significant. In other words, the research reveals that mindfulness and difficulty in emotion regulation have a full mediating role between social media addiction and subjective well-being. As a result, the increase in adolescents' social media addiction reduces their mindfulness, which in turn reduces their subjective well-being levels. On the other hand, the increase in adolescents' social social media addiction increases their difficulty in regulating their emotions, which reduces their subjective well-being levels.

Students’ and Teachers’ Perspectives on the Child’s Rights Act in a Southwestern Nigerian City

Olubukola Ebunoluwa Ojelade — 2025-06-20

The Child’s Rights Act (CRA) is a fundamental legal framework safeguarding the rights and welfare of children. Promoting children's rights is essential to ensure their well-being and protection. The CRA is an established law in Nigeria, but its practice and incorporation in schools are almost non-existent. This study investigated students’ and teachers’ perspectives of the Child’s Rights Act in a Southwestern Nigerian city. It explicitly focused on the knowledge, perceptions, and factors influencing its implementation. Five (5) secondary schools and three hundred fifty-nine (359) students were selected randomly through a stratified random sampling technique. Ten (10) teachers were purposively selected from these schools as participants for the Key Informant Interviews (KII). A cross-sectional study design, a convergent parallel, and mixed methods design were used for data collection. The average age of respondents for the quantitative study was 15.3±1.5 years. The mean knowledge and perception scores were 8.8±2.3 and 69.3±9.2, respectively. Logistic regression results showed that age had a statistically significant effect on knowledge, and religion and ethnicity significantly impacted the perception of the CRA. Qualitative data revealed that most respondents perceive CRA positively. The study has shown gaps in students' and teachers' knowledge of the CRA and the implication is to eliminate the impediments in implementing the act. This highlights the urgent need to integrate comprehensive education on CRA and training for teachers and inclusive practice policies in schools.

Health Information Systems in Kosovo: A Critical Review of Challenges, Opportunities, and Pathways for Public Health Improvement

Besnik Salihu — 2025-06-20

Kosovo faces significant challenges in developing robust health information systems (HIS) to support evidence-based public health decision-making. Fragmented data infrastructure, limited resources, and insufficient policy alignment hinder the country’s ability to implement effective HIS. This article examines Kosovo’s existing health data policies and strategies, identifying critical gaps and opportunities for improvement. It proposes a framework focused on technological integration, capacity-building, policy alignment, and community engagement to enhance HIS functionality. By addressing these systemic challenges, Kosovo can improve health equity, optimize resource allocation, and build resilience in its public health sector. This study underscores the importance of tailored, context-specific approaches to HIS reform in a developing country setting.

The Practices and Challenges Associated With Speaking Skills Among Undergraduate Students

Tamirat Taye — 2025-06-20

Effective communication through speaking skills is essential for the academic and personal development of university students. This descriptive study aimed to investigate students' practices and challenges related to speaking skills. It focused on 480 regular undergraduate students selected through a simple random sampling method. The researcher employed classroom observations, questionnaires, and interviews to collect data from both students and EFL instructors. Classroom observation was used to assess real-time speaking practices, interaction patterns, and the effectiveness of instructional methods in fostering speaking skills. Additionally, a structured questionnaire was administered to students to evaluate their awareness and practice of speaking skills, while semi-structured interviews were conducted with instructors to gain insights into students' speaking proficiency and perceptions. Statistical analysis was used for quantitative data, while qualitative data from interviews and classroom observations were analyzed for themes and insights. The findings reveal a significant gap between students' awareness of the importance of speaking skills and their practical application. Various challenges contribute to this mismatch, including limited access to structured opportunities for practice, lack of confidence due to speaking anxiety, and inadequate support from educational institutions in providing resources for skill enhancement. Classroom observations further highlighted issues such as students' reluctance to participate in speaking activities, over-reliance on written assignments, and minimal use of interactive speaking exercises in lessons. Based on the study's outcomes, recommendations are proposed to improve speaking proficiency among students. These include dedicating more time to speaking practice, increasing awareness of the benefits of effective communication, implementing regular assessments to monitor progress, and integrating a dedicated speaking module into the curriculum. Emphasizing flexible teaching approaches and encouraging diverse speaking practices beyond the classroom is essential for enhancing overall language proficiency among students.

Navigating Political Ideologies in Global Citizenship Education: Toward Justice, Equity, and Inclusion

Yoonil Auh — 2025-06-20

This study explores how Global Citizenship Education (GCED) can adapt to the influence of diverse political ideologies to effectively address justice, equity, and inclusion on a global scale. As globalization intensifies, GCED has become vital for fostering a shared sense of humanity that transcends national boundaries. This research examines how ideological frameworks—including Realism, Nationalism, Neonationalism, Universalism, Cosmopolitanism, Particularism, and Society of States —interpret and shape GCED’s foundational approach to global justice, revealing both opportunities and challenges. Findings suggest that for GCED to remain relevant and impactful, it must adopt flexible, inclusive pedagogical strategies that respect ideological diversity while advancing a collective commitment to global justice. By re-envisioning GCED to embrace varied perspectives, this study underscores its potential to address the evolving demands of an interconnected world, equipping students to engage thoughtfully and ethically with global complexities.

Parental Involvement in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Children: A Focus on Logistical, Emotional, Social-Relational, and Systematic Challenges

Nor Amalina Rusli — 2025-06-20

It is important to understand that parental involvement improves therapy outcomes, including ABA therapy. Therefore, the study aims to explore the logistical, emotional, social-relational, and systematic challenges faced by parents in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy for their children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Our research niche emerged out of the questions that remained unanswered, including the barriers to access and participation, families’ emotional experience, parental social support, and the systematic factors affecting service delivery. Interviews were performed qualitatively with 11 parents of the ASD children who are undergoing ABA therapy. Specific interview questions were created to address the four identified challenges and the effect of those challenges on parental well-being and therapy outcomes. The findings revealed a number of challenges that included time constraints, financial demands, emotional costs, a lack of interaction with therapists and systematic challenges like access to services. Stress and burnout were recorded by most of the parents, indicating that while the costs of ABA therapy can be bearable, the intensity of the therapy may be a burden for most parents to handle. The study has drawn the conclusion that effective ABA therapy necessitates more than parental participation and demands comprehensive support. Some of the recommendations include improving training, reducing logistical burdens, and providing emotional support for parents to ensure their involvement leads to better outcomes for their ASD children.

Redefining U.S. Governance: Executive Authority, Democratic Challenges, and Global Consequences

Yoonil Auh — 2024-12-31

This study critically examines the potential impacts of a conservative policy blueprint on U.S. governance and democratic institutions. Through qualitative content analysis, it delves into key themes such as the consolidation of executive authority, federal agency reforms, and shifts in governance processes. The research highlights the broader neo-nationalist agenda, emphasizing U.S. sovereignty, protectionist economic policies, and a more assertive stance in foreign relations, particularly concerning China. While the policy blueprint promotes government efficiency and national security, it raises significant concerns about democratic accountability, global instability, and the weakening of checks and balances within the U.S. political system. By concentrating power within the executive branch and diminishing the role of federal agencies and civil service, the blueprint poses risks of politicizing public institutions. Furthermore, its focus on economic independence and protectionism could strain U.S.-China relations, potentially destabilizing global trade networks. This study contributes to the ongoing debate on governance reform, assessing both the potential benefits and risks of this vision for the future of U.S. leadership and its influence on international relations and democratic processes.

Locus of Hope as a Predictor of Prioritizing Positivity Among College Students

Fayeq Al-Serhane — 2024-12-31

This study explores the relationship between locus of hope and prioritizing positivity behaviors among university students. It examines how an individual’s internal or external locus of hope influences their focus on positive aspects of life. Hope is defined as the motivation to achieve goals and the ability to create pathways toward them, while prioritizing positivity reflects a conscious choice to emphasize life’s constructive aspects. The findings emphasize that an internal locus of hope significantly contributes to enhancing individuals' sense of self-efficacy, empowering them to believe in their own abilities to achieve goals and effectively navigate challenges. This internal perspective fosters a more resilient and positive emotional outlook, enabling individuals to approach life with greater optimism and confidence. Similarly, an external locus of hope, shaped by influential factors such as social support networks, familial connections, and spiritual or religious beliefs, plays an equally crucial role in nurturing positivity.. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the importance of both internal beliefs and external support in shaping students' well-being. It underscores the value of hope-based interventions and strategies to promote positive lifestyles and enhance mental health.