A new issue of the journal “Psychological Science and Education” (2026# 4) has been published. It focuses on the psychological patterns underlying the educational process and age‑related development. The issue brings together contemporary empirical studies that allow for a deeper understanding of how various psychological mechanisms influence learning effectiveness, teachers' professional development, students' emotional well-being, and the dynamics of parent-child relationships.
The "Education Psychology" section highlights key directions in the development of the pedagogical community. The materials presented address the enhancement of teachers' professional competencies, as well as an analysis of project-based practices commonly used in higher education institutions. Special attention is given to the internal resources that help educators grow: the publications examine the relationship between reflection, coping strategies, and overall professional development.
A significant part of the issue is devoted to questions of psychological comfort in educational collectives. Researchers analyze the nature of academic stress, ways to reduce psychological tension in students, and methods of burnout prevention. The materials reflect different approaches — from academic counseling and recreational therapy to studying the role of creativity and problem-solving skills in maintaining the emotional balance of students.
The international angle of the issue is formed by research conducted in different countries. They examine the features of students' attitudes toward psychological support, factors of well-being in intensive educational programs, as well as the influence of the social environment — from support from peers to the significance of school experience and everyday reflective habits. These works show how cultural and institutional features shape educational trajectories and the psychological well-being of youth.
The "Developmental Psychology" section looks at how personality takes shape during the school and college years — and how family fits into the picture. The articles explore how children and parents perceive academic performance, why resilience matters for mindful parenting, and how young people build their professional identity. A key focus is on the risks within the school environment: what drives adolescents to bully or be bullied, how they adapt, and how parental behavior affects the emotional lives of older students.
The issue concludes with materials on pedagogical attitudes and productivity of professional activity. They show how the beliefs of future teachers are reflected in their readiness to implement value orientations in the educational process, as well as how innovative practices and behavioral strategies can increase the effectiveness of teachers' work.
The issue will be interesting to specialists in the fields of psychology and pedagogy, employees of educational organizations, as well as to everyone who strives to better understand the psychological foundations of learning and personality development.
Listen to episodes of the PsyJournals LIVE podcast, where the authors discuss their research:
Anastasia Dmitrievna Karpova on the results of testing measurement invariance by gender andmeasuring academic stress
Hussam Khalifa Aldawsari on the role of recreational therapy in anger management among students at King Faisal University as part of a behavioral intervention program
Qiaofeng Deng on the results of an empirical analysis based on structural equation modeling on the impact of supervisor-student relationships on the academic performance of master's students
Meilani Rohinsa on the role of peer social support in academic resilience and basic psychological needs satisfaction
Asteria Dewi Kumalasari on the results of the study on an Indonesian accelerated master's program and student well-being
Moh Rosid Mahmudi on the role of school educational background and everyday reflective practices in developing emotional intelligence and existential competence in Indonesian university students
Ifada Novikasari on the results of the study on constructivism, instrumentalism, and how future teachers' beliefs influence the integration of mathematical values and sustainable development goals
Yuli Kurniyawati on the study of the moderating role of innovative work behavior in improving teacher effectiveness
Seyed Alireza Derakhshanrad on the mediating role of problem solving in the relationship between creativity and academic burnout in students
Evgenia Vyacheslavovna Ivanova on the study of the role of resilience in the framework of "responsible parenting"
Mierrina Mierrina on the results of the study on the role of parental attachment and emotional regulation training, as well as improving adolescent adaptation in the educational environment
Qian Wang on the mediating role of alienation and the psychological mechanism behind the relationship between parental phubbing and academic burnout in Chinese high school students