This study examined perceived behavioral atypicality as a predictor of children's school-based adjustment. First, a descriptive pilot study was conducted to examine children's reasons for nominating peers as behaviorally atypical. Then, atypicality was investigated in relation to school-based adjustment in a two-wave panel design. Social problems,…

Asian Americans are commonly perceived as the diligent and high-achieving "model minority." This positive stereotype has negative consequences for this ethnic minority group because it trivializes their social and mental health problems. This image of success has made many overlook the true nature of the struggles many Asian American families have…

Fredrickson's (1998, 2001) broaden and build theory postulates that the experience of frequent positive emotions serves to broaden humans' thoughts and behaviors, resulting in accrual of resources, including coping resources, which catalyze upward spirals toward future well-being. Initial research supports the tenets of broaden and build; however,…

As a result of advancements in medical expertise and technology, children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer now have opportunities to participate in many typical activities, including school. To some extent, school reintegration reflects positive adjustment to their illness. Nevertheless, children and adolescents with cancer may experience…

The present study examined children's coping strategies as mediators and moderators of the association between parenting factors and outcomes in 235 African American children (mean age = 10.37 years). Information about parenting and child coping strategies was obtained by child self-report. School adjustment was assessed by standardized…

This investigation examines teacher and child perceptions of teacher-child relationships and early school adjustment among children (N = 157) in low-income urban schools. Consistent with prior research, findings indicated that teacher-child relationships were associated with early school adjustment; however, the strength of this association varied…

Strategems to cope with maladaptation have been limited in effectiveness. Presented are some key problems they present as well as guidelines for a conceptually preferable set of strategems emphasizing principles which should serve to cut down materially on school maladjustment and restore children to effective school function. (Author/BY)

Positive school environments and school belonging have been associated with a variety of positive academic, social, and psychological outcomes among youth. Yet, it is not clear how these constructs are related, and few studies have focused on urban at-risk youth with disabilities. This study examines baseline survey data from 136 low-income…

In addition to the correlations with scholastic achievement as evidence of validity reported by Feldhusen and his associates, the results reported in this study provide evidence which suggests that the Sentence Completion Form is an efficient measurement of general adjustment of school children. (Author)

Investigation of interrater agreement for the Adjustment Scales for Children and Adolescents (ASCA) discriminant classifications is reported. Two teaching professionals provided independent ratings of the same child using the ASCA. A total of 119 students ranging in age from 7 to 18 years were independently rated. Results indicated significant and…

Reviews school retention practices, compares children recommended for retention (N=144) with controls (N=68), and examines the effects of retention with promotion in similarly functioning children. Results indicated retention did not benefit children academically or in personal or social adjustment. (JAC)

The three groups were: (1) group counseling; (2) classroom restructuring; and (3) vocational information. The latter produced the greatest change among boys in their leadership and outdoor interests, while, for girls, it produced changes in how their peers rated their leadership skills. Actual changes seemed greater in girls than in boys. (Author)

Developed measure of adolescent students' perceived belonging or psychological membership in school environment. Administered initial set of items to 454 middle school students and 301 junior high school students. Resulting 18-item Psychological Sense of School Membership scale had good internal consistency reliability. Quality of psychological…

Examines school adjustment outcomes and emotional learning difficulties for students who participated in readiness kindergartens and pre-first classes. Significant differences were noted in retention rates, dropout rates, and special education placement rates. In spite of limitations of research, the practice of placing children in programs based…