Entries by Megyn Jasman

Can giving advice to others be more motivating than receiving advice? Recent study suggests yes.

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Eskreis-Winkler, L., Fishbach, A., & Duckworth, A. L. (2018). Dear Abby: Should I give advice or receive it? Psychological Science, 29(11), 1797-1806. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797618795472 Summarized by Megyn Jasman Notes of Interest:  Although receiving advice may be beneficial in some scenarios, it does not always produce the desired outcome, and sometimes may actually be damaging. This study […]

Teens confide in certain adults more than parents about mental health

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By Gianna Melillo, Reprinted from Changing America, The Hill New data suggests teens reach out to educators more than their parents about mental health concerns, while experts stress both adults can play complementary roles in supporting young people’s mental health. Most educators, 78 percent, have been approached by a child about a mental or emotional concern, […]

Study highlights protective role of teacher-student relationships during COVID-19

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Zhu, Q., Cheong, Y., Wang, C., & Sun, C. (2021). The roles of resilience, peer relationship, teacher-student relationship on student mental health difficulties during COVID-19. School Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/spq0000492 Summarized by Megyn Jasman Notes of Interest: The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered students’ lives in school, including but not limited to virtual learning, social-distancing requirements, and […]