Parental Separation and Divorce — Does it Affect the Academic Achievement of Primary School-Aged Children?

ABSTRACTThe effect of parental separation and divorce on the academic achievement of young primary school-aged children was examined using standardized instruments. Children from non-intact backgrounds were matched with an intact group of peers at both the early and middle years of primary school.Analysis of results suggested that there were no significant differences in levels of achievement between the non-intact children and their intact peers either at the early or middle years of school across any of the variables measured. This finding is consistent with other studies using standardized measures of academic achievement.

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Hubungan Sensory Profile Dengan Kemandirian Aktifitas Fungsional Dan Prestasi Akademik Anak Sekolah Dasar (SD) Kelas Satu Di Desa Sawahan, Ngemplak, Boyolali

Interest : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan ◽

10.37341/interest.v5i2.49 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Lis Sarwi Hastuti ◽

Rina Kurnia

Keyword(s):

Academic Achievement ◽

Primary School ◽

Functional Activity ◽

Primary Schools ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

First Grade ◽

Sensory Profile ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

School Aged Children

Abstract: Sensory Profile, Independence Of Functional Activity, Academic Achievement. This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between the level of sensory profile with the independence of functional activity and academic achievement of Primary School-aged children in Sawahan Village, Ngemplak, Boyolali. This study uses an analytical study design with cross-sectional correlation. Sampling collection was done by quota sampling technique against first grade in four primary schools in Sawahan village, Ngemplak, Boyolali.The result of Pearson product moment correlation was obtained p-value = 0.000 and (r) = 0.880 for the variable sensory profile - independence , while variable sensory profile - academic achievement obtained p-value = 0.029 and (r) = 0.345. Conclusions results of this research is there a relationship between the sensory profile of the independence and academic achievement of first grade Primary School-aged children in the Sawahan village, Ngemplak District, Boyolali. It shows the higher score obtained by children in SSP (child closer to typical performance or is at a normal level) either higher the score of independence of the child (the child more independent) and academic achievement is getting better and otherwise.

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Gender Differences and the Relationship of Motor, Cognitive and Academic Achievement in Omani Primary School-Aged Children

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02477 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Kashef Zayed ◽

Petra Jansen

Keyword(s):

Academic Achievement ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Primary School ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

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Child maltreatment as reported in a survey of the parents and teachers of primary school-aged children in Tonga

Children and Youth Services Review ◽

10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105679 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 105679

Author(s):

Fiona C. Langridge ◽

Malakai 'Ofanoa ◽

George 'Aho ◽

'Ofa-Ki-Levuka Louise Guttenbeil-Likiliki ◽

Toakase Fakakovikaetau ◽

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Keyword(s):

Child Maltreatment ◽

Primary School ◽

School Aged Children

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The relationship between extracurricular music activity participation and music and Chinese language academic achievements of primary school students in China

Psychology of Music ◽

10.1177/03057356211027642 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 030573562110276

Author(s):

Hui Guo ◽

Wen Yuan ◽

C Victor Fung ◽

Fumei Chen ◽

Yanfang Li

Keyword(s):

Academic Achievement ◽

Primary School ◽

Fourth Graders ◽

Chinese Language ◽

Activity Participation ◽

Primary School Students ◽

School Students ◽

Family Socioeconomic Status ◽

Academic Achievements ◽

The Relationship

In this study, we explored the relationship between extracurricular (formal and informal) music activity participation and music and Chinese language academic achievements of primary school students in China. Fourth graders ( N = 10,958) reported their demographic information and extracurricular music activity participation, and completed two standardized academic achievement tests, one on music and another on the Chinese language. Results showed that students’ music activity participation was related to higher music academic achievement after controlling for gender, school location, and family socioeconomic status. The effect of students’ informal music activity participation on their music academic achievements was greater than that of students’ formal music activity participation. Remarkably, students’ informal music activity participation was also positively related to their Chinese language academic achievement, while formal music activity participation showed a negative correlation with academic achievement in Chinese language. Findings contributed to an increased understanding of the influence of different kinds of extracurricular music activities on students’ academic developments.

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Health Literacy of Parents and Carers in a Regional Community: A Cross-Sectional Study

International Quarterly of Community Health Education ◽

10.1177/0272684x211022572 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 0272684X2110225

Author(s):

Matthew J. Leach ◽

Sue Nichols ◽

Sven Trenholm ◽

Martin Jones

Keyword(s):

Health Literacy ◽

Primary School ◽

Tertiary Education ◽

Functional Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Healthy Development ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Australian Community ◽

Literacy Scores ◽

The Impact

Background Supporting a child’s healthy development is determined, in part, by a parent’s ability to seek, access, interpret and effectively utilize health information. This aspect of parenting draws on a set of skills referred to as health literacy. Objective To assess the level of health literacy among parents/carers in a regional South Australian community. Methods Parents/carers of primary school-aged children, residing in Whyalla, South Australia, were invited to complete the 13-item All Aspects of Health Literacy Survey. Results 155 parents/carers completed the survey (79% mothers). Most participants were English-speaking (97%), employed (62%) and had 2–3 children (62%), with 52% completing tertiary education. Median total health literacy scores were mostly in the moderate-high range (median 27, IQR 26,27), as were critical health literacy scores (median 7, IQR 6,8). Higher scores were reported for functional health literacy (median 8, IQR 7,9), communicative health literacy (median 9, IQR 8,9) and empowerment health literacy (median 4, IQR 3,5). Conclusions Our findings reveal modest levels of health literacy among a sample of parents/carers of primary school-aged children in a regional South Australian community. Further work is needed to understand the differential effect of parental health literacy on child health outcomes, and the types of strategies that may mitigate the impact of these barriers on a child’s healthy development.

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The Potential Nutrition-, Physical- and Health-Related Benefits of Cow’s Milk for Primary-School Aged Children

Nutrition Research Reviews ◽

10.1017/s095442242100007x ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-42

Author(s):

Penny Rumbold ◽

Nicola McCullogh ◽

Ruth Boldon ◽

Crystal Haskell-Ramsay ◽

Lewis James ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cognitive Function ◽

Primary School ◽

Bone Health ◽

Cow’S Milk ◽

Milk Consumption ◽

Appetite Control ◽

Cow's Milk ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Health Related ◽

Physical Stature

Abstract Cow’s milk is a naturally nutrient-dense foodstuff. A significant source of many essential nutrients, its inclusion as a component of a healthy balanced diet has been long recommended. Beyond milk’s nutritional value, an increasing body of evidence illustrates cow’s milk may confer numerous benefits related to health. Evidence from adult populations suggests that cow’s milk may have a role in overall dietary quality, appetite control, hydration and cognitive function. Although evidence is limited compared to the adult literature, these benefits may be echoed in recent paediatric studies. This article, therefore, reviews the scientific literature to provide an evidence-based evaluation of the associated health benefits of cow’s milk consumption in primary-school aged children (4-11 years). We focus on seven key areas related to nutrition and health comprising nutritional status, hydration, dental and bone health, physical stature, cognitive function, and appetite control. The evidence consistently demonstrates cow’s milk (plain and flavoured) improves nutritional status in primary-school aged children. With some confidence, cow’s milk also appears beneficial for hydration, dental and bone health and beneficial to neutral concerning physical stature and appetite. Due to conflicting studies, reaching a conclusion has proven difficult concerning cow’s milk and cognitive function therefore a level of caution should be exercised when interpreting these results. All areas, however, would benefit from further robust investigation, especially in free-living school settings, to verify conclusions. Nonetheless, when the nutritional-, physical- and health-related impact of cow’s milk avoidance is considered, the evidence highlights the importance of increasing cow’s milk consumption.

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