ERIC Number: ED515249
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 98
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: ISBN-978-1-1096-6260-3
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Analysis of School Discipline with a Focus on Characteristics of Hispanic Adolescents with Learning Disabilities from a Low-Socioeconomic Area
Garcia-Rodriguez, Gina D.
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, University of North Texas
The research reported herein examined the emotional and behavioral characteristics of adolescent Hispanic students with and without learning disabilities from a middle school in north central Texas. The data were based on all students enrolled at the campus (N = 986), but focused on 55 students of Hispanic descent with learning disabilities and 55 students without. The data accrued for this study utilized a school discipline database. In addition, a 43-item behavioral rating scale was completed on each student of the more focused group. Methods of data analysis were derived from descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance, and multiple regression measurements. The results indicate that Hispanic students with learning disabilities often exhibit more disruptive behaviors. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Rating Scales, Statistical Analysis, Discipline, Hispanic American Students, Adolescents, Low Income Groups, Student Characteristics, Comparative Analysis, Middle School Students, Student Behavior, Behavior Problems
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Texas

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