Publications by authors named "Mandy Savitz-Romer"
The COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to online learning exacerbated the mental health needs of children and adolescents, especially among minoritized students who were disproportionately impacted by the virus. Although the pandemic has increased the demand for counseling, research finds that school counselors are often hindered by organizational constraints. Using organizational role theory, this study examined school counselors' perceptions of their role delivering mental health supports during the pandemic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSchool context serves as a testing ground for exploring social relationships and satisfying needs for connection and affirmation, but often includes feelings of rejection. With a diverse high school sample (n = 645; 55% female; 61% White, 18% African American, 10% Latino, 10% Asian American, 1% Multiracial), patterns of experiences with marginalization and connection were identified and their associations with achievement and mental health examined. Using two-step cluster analysis, three clusters were identified: above the fray, exposed and protected, and targeted and unsupported.
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- Youth are grappling with economic issues like job scarcity and student debt, impacting their perceptions of education and future job prospects.
- The study investigates how school and parental relationships influence students' views on the job market and their academic engagement, revealing that negative perceptions of the job market can hinder their engagement in school.
- Results suggest that strong support from schools and parents can intensify the effects of job market pessimism on academic engagement, highlighting the need for students to proactively plan for their future during high school.