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ERIC Number: EJ965814
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 17
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1088-8691
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Youth Perceptions of Life at School: Contextual Correlates of School Connectedness in Adolescence
Whitlock, Janis L.
Applied Developmental Science, v10 n1 p13-29 2006
A growing body of research shows school connectedness to be a powerful predictor of adolescent health and academic outcomes. This study advances a theoretically grounded definition of school connectedness and triangulates qualitative and quantitative methods to assess contextual correlates to school connectedness in 8th, 10th, and 12th grade youth. A survey examined the relationship between school connectedness and 4 developmental supports: meaningful roles at school, safety, creative engagement, and academic engagement as well as demographic and contextual control variables. Followup focus groups were used to identify other potentially salient contextual correlates. Findings from both methods suggest that school connectedness is strongly affected by opportunities for meaningful input into school policies and the extent to which class material engages student interests. Focus groups highlight the importance of youth-adult exchange in and outside of the classroom. Findings also revealed distinct differences by grade. Implications for school policy and practice as well as for future research in school connectedness are discussed. (Contains 1 footnote, 5 tables, and 1 figure.)
Psychology Press. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 10; Grade 12; Grade 8; High Schools; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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