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Merrell, Kenneth W.; Buchanan, Rohanna; Tran, Oanh K. – Psychology in the Schools, 2006
This article provides an overview of the literature on relational aggression of school-aged children and adolescents, with the specific aim of making this information relevant to school settings and education professionals. Relational aggression is discussed in terms of definitions, terms, and the importance of the school context. The literature…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Children, Literature Reviews
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Herman, Keith C.; Merrell, Kenneth W.; Reinke, Wendy M.; Tucker, Carolyn M. – Psychology in the Schools, 2004
To advance the role of school psychologists in mental health prevention and wellness activities, in this article we describe (a) a social ecological theory for guiding school-based prevention research, (b) the role of schools in the development and prevention of depression, (c) a continuum of school-based support for meeting the needs of children…
Descriptors: Prevention, Wellness, School Psychology, Depression (Psychology)
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Merrell, Kenneth W.; Walker, Hill M. – Psychology in the Schools, 2004
In this article we discuss the definition of emotionally disturbed (ED) from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, with a specific focus on the clause contained in this definition, which is designed to exclude from special education services students who are considered to be socially maladjusted (SM). The history of the SM exclusionary…
Descriptors: Emotional Problems, Social Adjustment, Behavior Disorders, Emotional Disturbances