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View article: Assessing what matters: integrating social-emotional learning into classroom assessment for pupil well-being in Ghanaian basic schools
Assessing what matters: integrating social-emotional learning into classroom assessment for pupil well-being in Ghanaian basic schools Open
In response to growing concerns about pupil well-being and mental health in test-driven classrooms, this study examined how integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies into classroom assessment promotes holistic development in…
View article: From Resilience to Self‐Efficacy: Cross‐Cultural Mediation Effects of Emotion Regulation and Perceived Social Support in Adolescents
From Resilience to Self‐Efficacy: Cross‐Cultural Mediation Effects of Emotion Regulation and Perceived Social Support in Adolescents Open
Adolescents academic success is shaped by resilience, emotion regulation, and social support, yet cross‐cultural differences in these processes remain underexplored. This study investigated the latent mediating effect among psychological r…
View article: Assessing What Matters: Integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Competencies into Classroom Assessment to Promote Pupil Well-Being, Academic Engagement, Resilience, and Mental Health (Stress, Anxiety, and Depression) in Basic Schools in Ghana
Assessing What Matters: Integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Competencies into Classroom Assessment to Promote Pupil Well-Being, Academic Engagement, Resilience, and Mental Health (Stress, Anxiety, and Depression) in Basic Schools in Ghana Open
In the context of growing concerns over learners’ mental health and disengagement in test-driven environments, there is an urgent need to reimagine assessment as a catalyst for holistic development. This study examined the impact of integr…
View article: Multilevel Psychometric Analysis of Clinician Burnout Using Bayesian G-Theory and IRT Fusion Models
Multilevel Psychometric Analysis of Clinician Burnout Using Bayesian G-Theory and IRT Fusion Models Open
Burnout among intensive care unit (ICU) clinicians is a persistent threat to healthcare quality and clinician well-being, yet existing assessment methods often lack the contextual precision needed to guide effective interventions. This stu…
View article: Sleep Disturbance, Mindfulness, Work-Life Balance, Teaching Demands and Classroom Assessment Practices as Predictors of Burnout Among College of Education Lecturers: Mediating and Moderating Role of Supervision Load and Marking Workload
Sleep Disturbance, Mindfulness, Work-Life Balance, Teaching Demands and Classroom Assessment Practices as Predictors of Burnout Among College of Education Lecturers: Mediating and Moderating Role of Supervision Load and Marking Workload Open
Amid increasing concerns about occupational stress and emotional exhaustion among higher education faculty, this study investigates the psychosocial and workload-related factors contributing to burnout among lecturers in Ghanaian Colleges …
View article: Evaluating gender gaps in STEM achievement in African secondary schools: a quantile regression and mediation analysis approach
Evaluating gender gaps in STEM achievement in African secondary schools: a quantile regression and mediation analysis approach Open
Introduction Despite global efforts to close gender gaps in education, persistent disparities in STEM achievement remain a critical challenge in many African secondary schools, Q9 warranting rigorous empirical investigation. This study inv…
View article: Online Allure and Offline Anxiety: Exploring the Mental Health Implications of Nighttime Social Media Use, Assessment Anxiety, Sleep Disturbance, Self-Esteem and Academic Performance of University Students in Ghana
Online Allure and Offline Anxiety: Exploring the Mental Health Implications of Nighttime Social Media Use, Assessment Anxiety, Sleep Disturbance, Self-Esteem and Academic Performance of University Students in Ghana Open
With the rising prevalence of social media use among university students, particularly during nighttime hours, concerns have grown regarding its potential effects on mental health and academic success, warranting a comprehensive investigat…
View article: “Quiet Screens, Loud Minds”: Classroom-Based Assessment of Nocturnal Social Media Use, Sleep Quality, and Anxiety Among Middle Adolescents in Ghana
“Quiet Screens, Loud Minds”: Classroom-Based Assessment of Nocturnal Social Media Use, Sleep Quality, and Anxiety Among Middle Adolescents in Ghana Open
The study examined the relationship between nocturnal social media use, sleep quality, and anxiety levels among middle adolescents in Ghana, with a focus on whether sex moderates these associations. A sample of 1,200 adolescents from south…
View article: Grading Minds and Shaping Futures: A Multivariate Analysis on the Perceptions of Fairness Anxiety, Feedback Orientation and Motivation in Ghana’s Health Professions Education
Grading Minds and Shaping Futures: A Multivariate Analysis on the Perceptions of Fairness Anxiety, Feedback Orientation and Motivation in Ghana’s Health Professions Education Open
There is a critical gap in understanding how assessment-related psychological factors influence learning motivation and anxiety among students in Ghana’s health training institutions. The study investigated the relationships among perceive…
View article: From Likes to Lows: A Serial Mediation Analysis of How Social Media Addiction, Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), Emotional Regulation, Assessment Engagement, and Assessment Anxiety Influence Depression Among Adolescents in Ghana
From Likes to Lows: A Serial Mediation Analysis of How Social Media Addiction, Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), Emotional Regulation, Assessment Engagement, and Assessment Anxiety Influence Depression Among Adolescents in Ghana Open
Adolescent mental health is increasingly influenced by the pervasive use of social media and academic pressures, yet the psychological pathways underlying these effects remain underexplored in Ghana. This study investigated the complex rel…
View article: Linking Burnout Emotional Exhaustion and Assessment Related Stress to Mental Health Outcomes Among Early Career Teachers: Counselling Support as a Dual Mediating and Moderating Factor
Linking Burnout Emotional Exhaustion and Assessment Related Stress to Mental Health Outcomes Among Early Career Teachers: Counselling Support as a Dual Mediating and Moderating Factor Open
The study revisited the silent mental health crisis among early-career teachers in Ghana by examining how burnout and assessment-related stress predict mental health, with counselling support analyzed as both a mediating and moderating fac…
View article: Measurement of 21st-Century Skills: A Psychometric Evaluation of Digital Literacy Assessments Using Structural Equation Modeling and Latent Class Analysis
Measurement of 21st-Century Skills: A Psychometric Evaluation of Digital Literacy Assessments Using Structural Equation Modeling and Latent Class Analysis Open
Recognizing the growing importance of digital competence in contemporary education and the workforce, the study examined the psychometric evaluation of digital literacy assessments designed to measure 21st-century skills, specifically focu…
View article: Resilience Under Pressure: A Multilevel Analysis of Adaptive Coping Mechanisms, Emotional Labor, Classroom Assessment Practices, and Their Impact on the Health and Wellbeing of Primary School Teachers in High-Stress Urban Settings in Ghana
Resilience Under Pressure: A Multilevel Analysis of Adaptive Coping Mechanisms, Emotional Labor, Classroom Assessment Practices, and Their Impact on the Health and Wellbeing of Primary School Teachers in High-Stress Urban Settings in Ghana Open
Primary school teachers in Ghana’s urban centers operate under intense professional and emotional strain, often exacerbated by curriculum demands, resource limitations, and systemic pressures. This study explored how emotional labor, class…
View article: Establishing Reliability and Construct Validity of High-Fidelity Simulation-Based Assessments for Procedural Skills in Nursing Education Using the Kane Validity Framework
Establishing Reliability and Construct Validity of High-Fidelity Simulation-Based Assessments for Procedural Skills in Nursing Education Using the Kane Validity Framework Open
The integration of simulation-based assessments (SBAs) in nursing education has gained significant attention globally, offering a promising approach to evaluate procedural skills and clinical competence in a controlled environment. In Ghan…
View article: From Stress to Strategy: A Moderated Mediation Model of Teacher Workload, Burnout, and Wellbeing, Highlighting the Role of Assessment Competency in Promoting Teachers’ Health and Wellbeing
From Stress to Strategy: A Moderated Mediation Model of Teacher Workload, Burnout, and Wellbeing, Highlighting the Role of Assessment Competency in Promoting Teachers’ Health and Wellbeing Open
Despite the critical role teachers play in shaping educational outcomes, increasing workload and burnout remain pervasive challenges that threaten their wellbeing and job satisfaction, necessitating a deeper investigation into the mechanis…
View article: Multidimensional Assessment of Emotional Attribution to Social Robots Among Ghanaian University Students with Depression: A Bifactor Item Response Modeling Approach in Classroom Contexts
Multidimensional Assessment of Emotional Attribution to Social Robots Among Ghanaian University Students with Depression: A Bifactor Item Response Modeling Approach in Classroom Contexts Open
The study explored how undergraduate university students in Ghana, exhibiting symptoms of depression, attribute emotional qualities to social robots within classroom settings. A quantitative descriptive survey design was employed to collec…
View article: Using hierarchical multiple regression to model the impact of AI-powered adaptive testing on student academic fortunes and test anxiety in the Ghanaian context
Using hierarchical multiple regression to model the impact of AI-powered adaptive testing on student academic fortunes and test anxiety in the Ghanaian context Open
This study investigated the impact of AI-powered adaptive testing on student academic performance and test anxiety, comparing its effectiveness to traditional testing methods. Using a quantitative research approach, hierarchical regression…
View article: Psychometric Analysis of High-Stakes Examination Items in West Africa: Evaluating Item Difficulty and Discrimination Across Diverse Socioeconomic and Regional Contexts
Psychometric Analysis of High-Stakes Examination Items in West Africa: Evaluating Item Difficulty and Discrimination Across Diverse Socioeconomic and Regional Contexts Open
This study conducted a psychometric analysis of high-stakes examination items in West Africa, focusing on the relationship between item difficulty and item discrimination across socio-economic, regional, and linguistic backgrounds. Using a…
View article: Enhancing Assessment Strategies, Challenges, Innovations, and Integrity in the Modern Educational Landscape: A Comparative Study of Ghana and Botswana
Enhancing Assessment Strategies, Challenges, Innovations, and Integrity in the Modern Educational Landscape: A Comparative Study of Ghana and Botswana Open
This study explores strategies for enhancing assessment practices by addressing challenges, fostering innovations, and maintaining integrity in Ghana and Botswana. Using a comparative case study design, the research integrates quantitative…
View article: Assessing Measurement Invariance Across Multiple Populations Using Multigroup Confirmatory Factor Analysis (MG-CFA)
Assessing Measurement Invariance Across Multiple Populations Using Multigroup Confirmatory Factor Analysis (MG-CFA) Open
Ensuring the validity and reliability of psychometric instruments across diverse populations is a critical concern in psychological and educational measurement. This study examined measurement invariance using Multigroup Confirmatory Facto…
View article: Advanced Multidimensional Item Response Theory Modeling for High-Stakes, Cross-Disciplinary Competency Assessments in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Psychometric Approach to Equity, Adaptivity, and Policy Integration
Advanced Multidimensional Item Response Theory Modeling for High-Stakes, Cross-Disciplinary Competency Assessments in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Psychometric Approach to Equity, Adaptivity, and Policy Integration Open
High-stakes assessments play a critical role in determining academic progression, university admissions, and employment eligibility in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, traditional unidimensional Item Response Theory (IRT) models may fail to ca…
View article: Validating scales for measuring the influence of social responsibility behavior and organizational culture on employee performance in the Ghanaian context
Validating scales for measuring the influence of social responsibility behavior and organizational culture on employee performance in the Ghanaian context Open
Aims: The study sought to validate scales for measuring the influence of social responsibility behavior and organizational culture on the employee performance in the Ghanaian context.Methods: The study utilised a cross-sectional design and…
View article: Using Principal Components Regression (PCR) to Predict the Nexus between Institutional Training and Development Programs and Employer Performance in Private Universities in Ghana
Using Principal Components Regression (PCR) to Predict the Nexus between Institutional Training and Development Programs and Employer Performance in Private Universities in Ghana Open
Aim: This study examined the nexus between institutional training and development and employee performance from private universities in Ghana using Principal Components Regression (PCR). Methodology: The study employed exploratory design t…
View article: Estimating the Psychometric Properties (Item Difficulty, Discrimination and Reliability Indices) of Test Items using Kuder-Richardson Approach (KR-20)
Estimating the Psychometric Properties (Item Difficulty, Discrimination and Reliability Indices) of Test Items using Kuder-Richardson Approach (KR-20) Open
There is no need or point to testing of knowledge, attributes, traits, behaviours or abilities of an individual if information obtained from the test is inaccurate. However, by and large, it seems the estimation of psychometric properties …
View article: A cross‐sectional study of university students' pocket money variance and its relationship with digital health literacy and subjective well‐being in Ghana
A cross‐sectional study of university students' pocket money variance and its relationship with digital health literacy and subjective well‐being in Ghana Open
Background Mental health concerns of university students are gaining more attention since the emergence of the coronavirus disease. Consequently, scholars in education, health and psychology‐related fields have attributed the dwindling sub…
View article: Towards Understanding Test Score Pollution in Ghana: Test Preparation Practices, Test Administration Situations and External Factors as Predictors
Towards Understanding Test Score Pollution in Ghana: Test Preparation Practices, Test Administration Situations and External Factors as Predictors Open
Background: Test score pollution explains how multifaceted factors affect the truthfulness of a test score interpretation. The pressure to raise test scores has resulted in practices which pollute the inferences we make from these scores. …