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Farmer, Thomas W.; Estell, David B.; Leung, Man-Chi; Trott, Hollister; Bishop, Jennifer; Cairns, Beverley D. – Journal of School Psychology, 2003
Individual characteristics and peer group membership type in 7th grade was examined in relation to school dropout. Peer group type was characterized according to the proportion of group members who were high on teacher-rated aggression and popularity. Both aggressive and popular group types were linked to dropping out. (Contains 43 references and…
Descriptors: Aggression, Dropouts, Grade 7, Junior High School Students