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Peer reviewedLuthar, Suniya S. – Child Development, 1991
Factors that allowed inner-city ninth graders to maintain socially competent behavior in spite of stress were examined. Findings yield insights on the ways in which personality variables may interact with stress to influence social competence among inner-city adolescents. (GLR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Grade 9, High Risk Students, Inner City
