Journal Articles

Acta Psychologica

Published by Elsevier B.V. • ISSN: 00016918

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Understanding the determinants of employability over the age of 45: A PRISMA systematic review

Review Open Access
Policymakers, researchers and practitioners have recently drawn attention to the issue of employability among workers over 45 in the context of an aging workforce. Consequently, a review of the determinants of employability among these workers is both necessary and timely. This systematic review thu…

The impact of AI tools enabled student engagement on academic performance, employability, and empowerment in Ha'il Region, Saudi Arabia

Article Open Access
The modern educational system is rapidly evolving due to Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption worldwide. However, existing literature lacks empirical support on how AI effects student engagement, and learning outcomes in the educational institutions of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Therefore, this…

Positive emotions and English performance test scores among Chinese EFL students on a MOOC platform: A mediational model based on PERMA

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Positive psychology has been increasingly recognized in EFL learning. However, empirical research on how well-being constructs such as PERMA influence learner outcomes in online MOOC environments remains limited. This study aimed to investigate whether positive emotions predict English performance t…

Empowering Balochistan's skilled women: Unleashing self-employment potential

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Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs are increasingly recognized as equipping women with essential skills to navigate the dynamic labor market. However, there is limited research on the specific impact of TVET on women's self-employability. This study explores the relation…

Preparing industry-ready graduates: Interplay of lecturer behavior, self-motivation, and soft skill development in vocational education

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This study investigates the influence of lecturer behavior on student self-motivation, soft skill development, and the integration of these factors into learning quality and hard skill competency within the context of vocational education. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and Social Learni…

Meta-affective progression in science: A cross-sectional study of junior high school students

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The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a global benchmark for science education, reported stagnation in student achievement worldwide. While some Asian nations excel, their emphasis on cognitive achievement puts high emotional pressure on students. This study investigated the pro…

The relationship between technological pedagogical content knowledge and belief among preservice mathematics teachers

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The increasing interest in exploring beliefs about teaching mathematics with technology has led educators to employ belief systems as a framework for understanding the impact of technology on math instruction. However, the complex nature of pre-service teachers' beliefs in teaching mathematics with …

Linking undergraduates' future orientation and their employability confidence: The role of vocational identity clarity and internship effectiveness

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Given the growing research interest in students' school-to-work transition, we examine the positive effects of undergraduates' future orientation on their employability confidence. Specifically, building on social cognitive career theory which suggests that career choices are influenced by a person'…

An interactive online educational environment to reduce anxiety, improve emotional well-being, and critical thinking for college students

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Interactive education can reduce anxiety among students by creating a supportive and supportive learning environment. This approach can also stimulate critical thinking, as it requires active student participation in debates, analysis, and discussions. The purpose of this study is to determine the i…

Language learning through music on the academic achievement, creative thinking, and self-esteem of the English as a foreign language (EFL) learners

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This study aimed to comprehensively analyze Language Learning through Music on the academic achievement (AA), creative thinking (CT), and self-esteem (SE) of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Learners. With the rapid progress of technology, there has been a growing interest in exploring innovative…