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Peer reviewedHarold, Gordon T.; And Others – Developmental Psychology, 1997
The first of two studies found direct effects of sixth and seventh graders' perceptions of their parents' marital conflict on the children's internalizing behaviors; and indirect effects, through parent-child relationships, on externalizing behaviors. The second study found indirect effects of marital conflict and parent-to-child hostility,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Child Behavior, Elementary School Students
Peer reviewedWigfield, Allan; And Others – Developmental Psychology, 1991
Examined young adolescents' self-perception of achievement and their self-esteem during the transition to junior high school. Self-esteem scores declined during the transition but increased during seventh grade. Self-concepts of ability for math, English, and social activities declined after the transition. (SH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary School Students, Grade 6, Grade 7
