Similarity versus Social Ambition Effects in the Assessment of Interpersonal Acceptance in the Classroom.

Schwarzwald, Joseph; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ336914

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Publication Date: 1986

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Similarity versus Social Ambition Effects in the Assessment of Interpersonal Acceptance in the Classroom.

Schwarzwald, Joseph; And Others

Journal of Educational Psychology, v78 n3 p184-89 Jun 1986

Two parallel studies evaluated the manner in which variations in sociometric formulations highlight differing effects of academic status on social acceptance in the classroom. The contingency between sociometric formulation and outcome was consistent with level of aspiration and social exchange theories. (Author/LMO)

Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Aspiration, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Relationship, Junior High Schools, Peer Acceptance, Sociometric Techniques, Track System (Education)

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Israel

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