Relations between Social Competence and Academic Achievement in Early Adolescence.

Wentzel, Kathryn R.

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ERIC Number: EJ436490

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Publication Date: 1991

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Relations between Social Competence and Academic Achievement in Early Adolescence.

Wentzel, Kathryn R.

Child Development, v62 n5 p1066-78 Oct 1991

Studied the relationship between academic performance and socially responsible behavior, sociometric status, goal setting, interpersonal trust, and problem solving in a sample of 423 sixth and seventh graders. Found that each aspect of social competence was related to students' grades. (BC)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade Point Average, Interpersonal Competence, Middle Schools, Peer Acceptance, Problem Solving, Prosocial Behavior, Trust (Psychology)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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IES Cited: ED545960