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Psychometric Support of the School Climate Measure in a Large, Diverse Sample of Adolescents: A Replication and Extension
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Zullig, Keith J.; Collins, Rani; Ghani, Nadia; Patton, Jon M.; Huebner, E. Scott; Ajamie, Jean – Journal of School Health, 2014
Background: The School Climate Measure (SCM) was developed and validated in 2010 in response to a dearth of psychometrically sound school climate instruments. This study sought to further validate the SCM on a large, diverse sample of Arizona public school adolescents (N = 20,953). Methods: Four SCM domains (positive student-teacher relationships,…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Educational Environment, Validity, Public Schools
School Climate Factors Contributing to Student and Faculty Perceptions of Safety in Select Arizona Schools
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Bosworth, Kris; Ford, Lysbeth; Hernandaz, Diley – Journal of School Health, 2011
Background: To ensure that schools are safe places where students can learn, researchers and educators must understand student and faculty safety concerns. This study examines student and teacher perceptions of school safety. Methods: Twenty-two focus groups with students and faculty were conducted in 11 secondary schools. Schools were selected…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Neighborhoods, Student Attitudes, School Safety