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Rediscovering the sense of belonging in social research: A new survey measure
Social integration and participation cannot be conceived of without a "sense of belonging", but so far there has been no instrument that is suitable… Read more »
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Has the pandemic driven more students to cheat?
There are indications that the potential for academic cheating has increased during the pandemic. This is suggested by the… Read more »
Interpersonal Trust is Highly Relevant in Society
Interpersonal trust is very important for a functioning society as a whole as well as for individuals. But how can we efficiently… Read more »
Gender gaps in maths and science are not a given!
Over-representation of male students among high achievers in science is still striking. Educational research keeps exploring why… Read more »
Undergraduates’ awareness of white and male privilege in STEM
White men have historically had opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) that have been denied to… Read more »
How cheap essays are big business
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Against the odds: Organizationally resilient schools in the digital age
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Physical fitness is now about more than individual health outcomes
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What is self-advocacy and why is it important for students with disabilities in STEM?
Students with disabilities are underrepresented in STEM majors. Self-advocacy is a skill some students with disabilities have that… Read more »
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