EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL DIFFICULTIES
Scope & Guideline
Advancing insights into emotional and behavioral challenges.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Emotional and Behavioral Interventions:
The journal emphasizes research on various interventions aimed at supporting emotional and behavioral difficulties, including school-based counseling, social-emotional learning programs, and innovative pedagogical practices. - Impact of School Environment:
A significant focus is placed on how school climate, teacher-student relationships, and educational policies affect students' emotional and behavioral well-being. - Qualitative Research:
The journal frequently publishes qualitative studies that provide in-depth insights into the experiences of children, parents, and educators regarding emotional and behavioral challenges. - Cross-Cultural Perspectives:
Research that explores emotional and behavioral difficulties across diverse cultural contexts is highlighted, reflecting the journal's commitment to understanding these issues globally. - Policy Analysis and Educational Practices:
The journal also addresses the implications of educational policies and practices on emotional and behavioral difficulties, advocating for evidence-based reforms in educational settings.
Trending and Emerging
- Post-Pandemic Mental Health:
Recent articles increasingly explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's emotional well-being, indicating a significant trend towards understanding how social isolation and public health measures have affected youth. - Co-creation and Participatory Research:
There is a growing trend towards utilizing co-creation and participatory approaches in research, allowing the voices of children and families to shape the understanding of emotional and behavioral difficulties. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Emerging themes highlight the integration of insights from psychology, education, and social sciences to create a more holistic understanding of emotional and behavioral challenges. - Focus on Social Support Systems:
Research increasingly emphasizes the role of social support networks, including family, peers, and community resources, in mitigating emotional and behavioral difficulties among children. - Innovative Educational Practices:
There is a trend towards exploring innovative teaching methodologies, such as compassion-focused interventions and active learning strategies, that promote emotional and behavioral well-being in educational settings.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Punitive Discipline Measures:
There seems to be a decreasing emphasis on traditional punitive measures for managing behavior in schools, as recent publications lean more towards relational and restorative approaches. - Generalized Studies on Mental Health:
The focus on generalized mental health studies, without specific attention to emotional and behavioral difficulties in educational contexts, appears to be waning. - Single-Diagnosis Research:
Research centered on single diagnoses, such as ADHD or autism in isolation, is less prevalent, with a shift towards studies that explore comorbidities and broader emotional contexts. - Longitudinal Studies:
There is a noticeable reduction in longitudinal studies tracking emotional and behavioral difficulties over time, indicating a possible preference for cross-sectional or immediate impact research. - Focus on Adult Perspectives:
The journal has seen a decline in articles that primarily reflect adult perspectives on children's emotional and behavioral difficulties, suggesting a shift towards child-centered research.
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