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View article: The Contribution of School Victimization to Sadness, Hopelessness, and Suicidal Ideation Among Bias-Based and Non-Bias-Based Victims and the Moderating Role of School Climate
The Contribution of School Victimization to Sadness, Hopelessness, and Suicidal Ideation Among Bias-Based and Non-Bias-Based Victims and the Moderating Role of School Climate Open
We examine whether students’ victimization (nonvictims, non-bias-based, and bias-based victims) relates to reports on sadness and hopelessness (SH) and suicidal ideation (SI) and how school size, ethnic and socioeconomic status composite, …
View article: A Socioecological Approach to Understanding Why Teachers Feel Unsafe at School
A Socioecological Approach to Understanding Why Teachers Feel Unsafe at School Open
Despite the increased research on violence toward teachers and public policies aimed at protecting teachers from violence, knowledge of the factors contributing to teachers’ sense of safety at school remains limited. Drawing from socioecol…
View article: How school policies, strategies, and relational factors contribute to teacher victimization and school safety
How school policies, strategies, and relational factors contribute to teacher victimization and school safety Open
In this study, we examined how school policies and strategies (i.e., positive discipline, hardening strategies, and positive behavioral strategies) affect teacher relational factors and teacher reports of victimization and safety. Specific…
View article: Evolución de la convivencia y violencia escolar en Chile: Un estudio longitudinal
Evolución de la convivencia y violencia escolar en Chile: Un estudio longitudinal Open
RESUMEN Este estudio buscó analizar la tendencia en el tiempo de indicadores convivencia y violencia escolar en Chile, así como el efecto de los contextos educativos. Se utilizaron bases de datos provenientes de instrumentos estandarizados…
View article: School Social Workers’ Reports of Differences in Policies and Practices in Trauma-Informed and Non-Trauma-Informed Schools
School Social Workers’ Reports of Differences in Policies and Practices in Trauma-Informed and Non-Trauma-Informed Schools Open
This study explored trauma-informed schools from the perspective of social workers, documenting the reported practices and policies associated with trauma-informed approaches in U.S. schools. Survey data from 538 school social workers were…
View article: A 12-Year Population-Based Analysis of Victimization and Climate Trends in Israeli Arab and Jewish Elementary Schools
A 12-Year Population-Based Analysis of Victimization and Climate Trends in Israeli Arab and Jewish Elementary Schools Open
The study aims to examine changes over time in school victimization and climate in Israel, and whether these changes varied between Jewish and Arab schools and schools with different SES. A secondary analysis of the Ministry of Education d…
View article: International Students in Israel during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Risk and Protective Factors for Depression, Need of Help, and Seeking Help from the University
International Students in Israel during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Risk and Protective Factors for Depression, Need of Help, and Seeking Help from the University Open
International students were – and continue to be – particularly vulnerable to the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. 625 international students in Israel completed an online survey assessing risk and protective factors (socio-…
View article: Correction to: Implicit theories of intelligence and academic self-efficacy as mediators of the relationship between psychopathology and mathematical performance in adolescents
Correction to: Implicit theories of intelligence and academic self-efficacy as mediators of the relationship between psychopathology and mathematical performance in adolescents Open
View article: Perceived academic success of students during the third wave of <scp>COVID</scp>‐19
Perceived academic success of students during the third wave of <span>COVID</span>‐19 Open
This study examined the role of resource loss and gain in perceived academic success of higher education students during the COVID‐19 pandemic. A self‐administered questionnaire was distributed online to 10,830 students from six universiti…
View article: How school policies, strategies, and relational factors contribute to teacher victimization and school safety
How school policies, strategies, and relational factors contribute to teacher victimization and school safety Open
In this study, we examined how school policies and strategies (i.e., positive discipline, hardening strategies, and positive behavioral strategies) affect teacher relational factors and teacher reports of victimization and safety. Specific…
View article: University students' psychological distress during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A structural equation model of the role of resource loss and gain
University students' psychological distress during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A structural equation model of the role of resource loss and gain Open
Using the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, we aimed to determine whether university students' loss and gain in resources during the pandemic mediated the relationships between COVID‐19 exposure/concern and depression and anxiety. In…
View article: "ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, COPING AND NEEDING HELP AMONG ISRAELI HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS DURING OMICRON/COVID-19 WAVE"
"ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, COPING AND NEEDING HELP AMONG ISRAELI HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS DURING OMICRON/COVID-19 WAVE" Open
Students in higher education have faced abrupt changes following the breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic.The fifth wave of the pandemic, also known as "the Omicron wave," created new challenges for students in Israel.The goals of this study …
View article: An eighteen-year longitudinal examination of school victimization and weapon use in California secondary schools
An eighteen-year longitudinal examination of school victimization and weapon use in California secondary schools Open
Background School safety has been a major public health issue in the United States and internationally for more than three decades. Many policies and programs have been developed and implemented to prevent school violence, improve the scho…
View article: Continuous Exposure to Terrorism during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Moderated Mediation Model in the Israeli Context
Continuous Exposure to Terrorism during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Moderated Mediation Model in the Israeli Context Open
This study tested the role of perceived social support as a moderating factor in the mediation of COVID-19-related concerns in the association between continuous traumatic stress (CTS) and depression. The study participants were 499 colleg…
View article: Parenthood during the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic: <scp>Post‐traumatic</scp> growth amongst university students
Parenthood during the <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic: <span>Post‐traumatic</span> growth amongst university students Open
This study sought to investigate a positive dimension of coping with the COVID‐19 pandemic, that of post‐traumatic growth (PTG). This study investigated coping difficulties and PTG amongst parent and nonparent students in Israeli Universit…
View article: Economic self‐sufficiency and the employment outcomes of care leavers: A 10‐year follow up
Economic self‐sufficiency and the employment outcomes of care leavers: A 10‐year follow up Open
Gaining employment and reaching a stable and self‐sufficient livelihood are essential life tasks, especially for young people ageing out of public care. This longitudinal study followed alumni of welfare and educational residential care se…
View article: Securing permanence for children in care: A cross‐country analysis of citizen's view on adoption versus foster care
Securing permanence for children in care: A cross‐country analysis of citizen's view on adoption versus foster care Open
If children in child protection cannot be cared for by their natural parents, should they be adopted or live in foster home? Results from a study of representative samples of populations ( n = 12 330), in eight European countries—Austria, …
View article: Family support as a working style in child protection in Italy: A comparative study on social workers' child welfare attitudes
Family support as a working style in child protection in Italy: A comparative study on social workers' child welfare attitudes Open
Comparative studies on child protection decision‐making highlight the implications and determinants of differences in child welfare systems internationally and reinforce discussions regarding child protection practices and family support w…
View article: Perceived academic challenges of Jewish and Arab undergraduates during the first wave of <scp>COVID</scp>‐19
Perceived academic challenges of Jewish and Arab undergraduates during the first wave of <span>COVID</span>‐19 Open
This study examined differences between Arab and Jewish undergraduate students in their perceived academic challenges, COVID‐19‐related concerns, perceived social support and trust in the university and the government. It also examined fac…
View article: Challenges faced by university students during the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19: An international study in five countries during the early phase of the pandemic
Challenges faced by university students during the <span>COVID</span>‐19: An international study in five countries during the early phase of the pandemic Open
This study focused on the specific challenges of university students in the face of the COVID‐19 pandemic and examined similarities and differences in COVID‐related concerns and difficulties in functioning in samples of undergraduate stude…
View article: Populations trust in the child protection system: A cross-country comparison of nine high-income jurisdictions
Populations trust in the child protection system: A cross-country comparison of nine high-income jurisdictions Open
In this study, we examine the trust placed by the populations of nine jurisdictions in their child protection systems. These systems protect children’s rights and grant authority for invasive interventions to curtail or even terminate pare…
View article: “We Need to Address the Trauma”: School Social Workers′ Views About Student and Staff Mental Health During COVID-19
“We Need to Address the Trauma”: School Social Workers′ Views About Student and Staff Mental Health During COVID-19 Open
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent school disruptions shined a spotlight on the mental health needs of young people, and the importance of schools and school social workers (SSWs) in attending to those needs. This study sought to underst…
View article: Needs of Children and Families during Spring 2020 COVID-19 School Closures: Findings from a National Survey
Needs of Children and Families during Spring 2020 COVID-19 School Closures: Findings from a National Survey Open
Despite extensive reports during the COVID-19 pandemic of the academic challenges facing students, and the effects of online learning on academic achievements, we have little information regarding the needs and difficulties of K–12 student…
View article: Advancing the field of decision making and judgement in child welfare and protection: A look back and forward
Advancing the field of decision making and judgement in child welfare and protection: A look back and forward Open
Our knowledge of decision making in child welfare has evolved concurrent with the recognition that there is variability in the rates at which children and families experience no involvement to deeper involvement in the system from jurisdic…
View article: Practice in a Pandemic: School Social Workers’ Adaptations and Experiences During the 2020 COVID-19 School Disruptions
Practice in a Pandemic: School Social Workers’ Adaptations and Experiences During the 2020 COVID-19 School Disruptions Open
In March 2020, as American PreK-12 schools shut down and moved into online learning in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, there was little information about how school social workers (SSWs) were responding to the crisis. This study …
View article: COVID-Related Concerns, the Need for Help, and Perceived Microaggression among Young Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Respondents in Israel
COVID-Related Concerns, the Need for Help, and Perceived Microaggression among Young Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Respondents in Israel Open
Minority groups are especially vulnerable to the negative psychological and economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study focused on one prominent minority group in Israel: ultra-Orthodox Jews. It examined the rate of exposure…
View article: School Social Worker Voice during COVID-19 School Disruptions: A National Qualitative Analysis
School Social Worker Voice during COVID-19 School Disruptions: A National Qualitative Analysis Open
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created unprecedented impacts on our schools and society, requiring school social workers (SSWs) to attend to layered and cascading effects for students and their families. This study presents …
View article: COVID-19 related difficulties and perceived coping among university and college students: the moderating role of media-related exposure and stress
COVID-19 related difficulties and perceived coping among university and college students: the moderating role of media-related exposure and stress Open
Background: University and college students are not usually identified as a population at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, there is growing evidence of their specific distress associated with facing multiple abrupt changes an…
View article: COVID-Related Functional Difficulties and Concerns Among University Students During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Binational Perspective
COVID-Related Functional Difficulties and Concerns Among University Students During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Binational Perspective Open
View article: Lessons Learned from International Studies on Child Protection Decision-Making Employing the Model of Judgments and Decisions Processes in Context (JUDPiC)
Lessons Learned from International Studies on Child Protection Decision-Making Employing the Model of Judgments and Decisions Processes in Context (JUDPiC) Open
The study of intercountry variability of child protection decision-making has become an emerging research theme in the past decade. This chapter draws on a variety of studies conducted using the model of Judgments and Decisions Processes i…