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There is a common misconception that young girls cannot physically compete with their male counterparts in sports, it has been suggested.
Watching television can have a marked effect on children's self-esteem.
Children from lower income families are being prevented from taking part in sports because of the high costs involved, new research has shown.
Playing in a positive sports environment could lessen the risk of a child experiencing depression, new research has suggested.
Children as young as five are being referred for treatment for depression and anxiety, according to a BBC report.
The report quotes figures showing that mental health teams in Sussex are working with more than 1000 under-18s, while in the Solent 324 young people were referred for therapy.
The Department for Education and Welsh Government have launched a consultation on proposals to update and si
A book on innovative techniques to keep families together and improve the performances of teachers and pupils is being launched today at the University of Dundee.
The Society’s Northern Ireland branch is to run a series of free public lectures, with the first,
A team of German psychologists has published a new report looking at the benefits of combining drug treatment for ADHD with an intensive Summer Camp.
The Chair of the Scottish Division of Educational Psychology appeared before the Scottish Parliament’s Education Committee on Tuesday 15 May.
Maybe you've tried giving them names. Or perhaps you've made noises of gastronomic delight. But still your young child refuses to eat their greens.
Previous research tells us that students who see intelligence and ability as fixed will tend to give up when confronted by a difficult problem, whereas those who see intelligence as growable will persevere.
Broad generalisations can have a negative impact on a person's performance, new research has found.
Starting puberty at an early age could increase the likelihood of girls experiencing psychological problems in later life.
The past year has been busy, interesting and challenging for the members of the DECP and for the DECP committee.
Feedback to primary school children from teachers is mainly given in a directive way and less frequently in a facilitative or encouraging way.
2011 was another extremely successful year for the Psychology of Education Section. The section currently has 422 members on roll, which is the same as in December 2010.
Children as young as 11 months of age show a natural affinity for animals and this attraction includes animals that are widely feared by adults, including snakes and spiders.
A childhood survey could help to identify young people who may experience psychiatric problems in later life.
The dynamics of traditional bullying and cyberbullying are not the same, new research has found.
Students who bring water into exams may improve their grade by keeping hydrated, according to research presented by Chris Pawson from the University of East London at the Society’s Annual Conference in London last week.
Poor parenting and failures on the behalf of schools have been cited as reasons for the outbreak of riots seen across England last summer.
Classroom attentiveness can be significantly affected when college students frequently spend time text messaging.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be over-diagnosed, new research has suggested.
