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Opportunities and Constraints: Black-White Differences in the Formation of Interracial Friendships.
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Hallinan, Maureen T.; Teixeira, Ruy A. – Child Development, 1987
The effects of classroom climate, organization of instruction, and class racial composition on the interracial friendliness of students in desegregated classrooms were studied. (PCB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Friendship
The Transition to Junior High School: A Longitudinal Study of Self-Esteem, Psychological Symptomatology, School Life, and Social Support.
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Hirsch, Barton J.; Rapkin, Bruce D. – Child Development, 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
Factors Affecting Neurobehavioral Responses of Preterm Infants at Term Conceptional Age.
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Aylward, Glen P.; And Others – Child Development, 1984
Assesses the effects of gestational age, race, and sex on neurobehavorial responses of 510 singleton infants who were evaluated at term conceptual age using a modified Prechtl Neurologic Examination. Results suggest that gestational age at birth is the most influential variable; race is also important, but gender has minimum impact. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: American Indians, Blacks, Eskimos, Hispanic Americans