Learning Behaviours, Attention and Anxiety in Caribbean Children: Beyond the 'Usual Suspects' in Explaining Academic Performance.

Durbrow, Eric H.; Schaefer, Barbara A.; Jimerson, Shane R.

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ERIC Number: EJ629048

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Publication Date: 2000

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Learning Behaviours, Attention and Anxiety in Caribbean Children: Beyond the 'Usual Suspects' in Explaining Academic Performance.

Durbrow, Eric H.; Schaefer, Barbara A.; Jimerson, Shane R.

School Psychology International, v21 n3 p242-51 Aug 2000

Contributions of learning behaviors; anxiety; attention problems; cognitive ability; and home background to academic performance was investigated in Caribbean village children (N=61). It was determined that anxiety, attention, and learning-related behaviors explained 32-35% of variance in academic scores. Results suggest that academic performance may be improved by reducing children's anxiety levels and promoting appropriate learning behaviors. (JDM)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Anxiety, Attention Span, Cognitive Ability, Elementary School Students, Family Characteristics, Foreign Countries, Individual Characteristics, Influences, Learning Theories

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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