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ERIC Number: EJ362727
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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The Transition to Junior High School: A Longitudinal Study of Self-Esteem, Psychological Symptomatology, School Life, and Social Support.
Hirsch, Barton J.; Rapkin, Bruce D.
Child Development, v58 n5 p1235-43 Oct 1987
Studied the psychological well-being of 159 white and black students during the transition to junior high school. Group differences in adjustment were examined with respect to race, sex, and academic competence. Adjustment patterns were found to be complex and highly differentiated. (PCB)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Junior High Schools, Peer Relationship, Racial Differences, Self Esteem, Sex Differences
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Note: Thematic Issue: Schools and Development