Effects of Single-Sex Secondary Schools on Student Achievement and Attitudes.

Lee, Valerie E.; Bryk, Anthony S.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Effects of Single-Sex Secondary Schools on Student Achievement and Attitudes.

Lee, Valerie E.; Bryk, Anthony S.

Journal of Educational Psychology, v78 n5 p381-95 Oct 1986

This study compares the effects of single-sex and coeducational secondary schooling. Results indicate that single-sex schools deliver specific advantages to their students, especially female students. Single-sex schools may facilitate adolescent academic development by providing an environment where social and academic concerns are separated. (Author/JAZ)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Coeducation, Effect Size, High Schools, Private Schools, School Organization, Sex Differences, Single Sex Schools, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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