Islamic norms and Islamophobia present unique challenges for Muslim adolescents attending public high schools in United States. Yet, Muslim youth see Islam not just as religion but also as a guiding force and a way of life. Additionally, they negotiate multiple social identities…
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Research has shown since 2008 that social networking site (SNS) use comprises the majority of time spent on the Internet. The age distribution and large amount of time spent on SNSs evoke a new research era: How students use SNSs and how the uses of SNSs impact their academic pe…
A growing body of evidence suggests that teachers are the most important factor influencing student outcomes (Goldhaber, 2007; Rivkin, Hanushek, & Kain, 2005; Rockoff, 2004; Sanders & Rivers, 1996; Wright, Horn, & Sanders, 1997) . Therefore, policymakers are interested in unders…
This study investigated whether professors perceived there is a relationship between student excessive drinking and academic performance. The quantitative method was used to analyze the responses to a survey by anonymous participants that included professors, faculty members, an…
Mental health and attainment gaps comprise dual crises on today’s college and university campuses, especially for first-generation and low-income students. Despite the common history and heritage of spirituality and religious foundations of America’s colleges and universities, c…
Religion plays an important role in many cultures. Prior studies have demonstrated that religious involvement is associated with greater psychological well-being for college students. Prior research suggests that religiously involved college students have lower levels of depress…
The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to assess if and to what extent religiosity, cognitive dissonance, and stress predict GPA scores for online undergraduate students. Variables were measured with the Duke University Religion Index (DUREL), Original Dissonan…
A connection between Body Mass Index (BMI) and cognitive function has been found across the lifespan, most notably in adolescents and the elderly. As individuals maintain a high BMI score over time, cognitive function has shown to decline and structural changes to the brain have…
The purpose of this action research study was to measure the impact of a social and emotional learning program on the academic and behavior of at-risk ninth-grade students. To address the purpose of this action research study, the following research questions guided this inquiry…