Bullying is a widespread global issue, with serious consequences for victimized individuals. The current systematic review is the first to explore the consequences of bullying in early adolescence on psychological and academic functioning across the adolescent period. Five databases were examined, yielding 28 relevant studies. ...

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• 2021
• May 2021

Who did this research? Investigators Professor Carol Bower - Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia Professor ...

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Benefits of physical activity are well recognized for youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), but being active is challenging. In this study, we aimed to investigate the challenges experienced by adolescents, their parents and young adults with T1DM when they are physically active. ...

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• 2021
• July 2021

Engagement with preschool programs in Australia may present a plausible, equitable, and modifiable approach to improving children's developmental outcomes ...

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• 2016
• April 2016

Intervention to address young people's low levels of understanding, to promote their involvement in consent and reduce vaccination-related fear and anxiety. ...

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• 2016
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Each day of school missed makes a difference, with the effect on learning accumulating over time. From an early age, if children are taught that they need to 'show up' for school and make a commitment, this positive mentality aids academic and career success and brings benefits in adulthood. ...

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This research sought to explore the main factors affecting young people's image-sharing behaviors, particularly in the context of peer relationships and norms ...

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• 2019
• December 2019

We are seeking an early career researcher whose research addresses drivers of deep and persistent disadvantage in childhood and/or adolescence. The ...

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To explore the perceptions of parents who had a child or adolescent (6-18 years) diagnosed with a rare disease who attended a mainstream school in Western Australia. Design and methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 41 parents of children with a rare disease. ...

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• 2021
• October 2021

This paper presents qualitative findings focusing on the scope and role of outreach in supporting family engagement in the Tasmanian early childhood services ...

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• 2020
• June 2020