Psychology is the scientific study of
mind and
behavior. Its subject matter includes the behavior of humans and nonhumans, both
conscious and
unconscious phenomena, and mental processes such as
thoughts,
feelings, and
motives. Psychology is an academic discipline of immense scope, crossing the boundaries between the
natural and
social sciences. Biological psychologists seek an understanding of the
emergent properties of brains, linking the discipline to
neuroscience. As social scientists, psychologists aim to understand the behavior of individuals and groups.
A professional practitioner or researcher involved in the discipline is called a
psychologist. Some psychologists can also be classified as
behavioral or
cognitive scientists. Some psychologists attempt to understand the role of mental functions in individual and
social behavior. Others explore the
physiological and
neurobiological processes that underlie cognitive functions and behaviors.
The most commonly used definition of school belonging comes from a 1993 academic article by researchers Carol Goodenow and Kathleen Grady, who describe school
belonging as "the extent to which students feel personally accepted,
respected, included, and
supported by others in the school social environment." The construct of school belonging involves feeling connected with and attached to one's school. It also encompasses involvement and affiliation with one's school community. Conversely, students who do not feel a strong sense of belonging within their school environment are frequently described as being
alienated or disaffected. There are a number of terms within educational research that are used interchangeably with school belonging, including school connectedness, school
attachment, and school engagement.
School belonging is determined by a myriad of factors, including academic achievement and motivation, personal characteristics,
social relationships,
demographic characteristics,
school climate, and participation in
extracurricular activities. Research indicates that school belonging has significant implications for students, as it has been consistently linked with academic outcomes, psychological adjustment,
well-being,
identity formation, mental health, and physical health—it is considered a fundamental aspect of students' development. A sense of belonging to one's school is considered particularly important for
adolescents because they are within a period of transition and identity formation, and research has found that school belonging significantly declines during this period. (Full article...)
... that the psychological inner space genre was a rebellion against the traditional focus of science fiction on literal
outer space?
... that fashion psychology is an interdisciplinary field that studies the interaction between human behavior, psychology, and fashion?
... that food psychology research has found that the
COVID-19 pandemic led to both reduced and increased consumption of junk food among different geographical populations and educational backgrounds?
...that the effects of head trauma on memory can be seen by the post-operative results of HM, a patient who has been unable to form any new
long-term memories since a surgical procedure performed in the 1950s?