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Orpinas, Pamela; Raczynski, Katherine; Hsieh, Hsien-Lin; Nahapetyan, Lusine; Horne, Arthur M. – Journal of School Health, 2018
Background: High school completion provides health and economic benefits. The purpose of this study is to describe dropout rates based on longitudinal trajectories of aggression and study skills using teacher ratings. Methods: The sample consisted of 620 randomly selected sixth graders. Every year from Grade 6 to 12, a teacher completed a…
Descriptors: Aggression, Middle School Students, High School Students, Longitudinal Studies
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Maring, Elisabeth F.; Koblinsky, Sally A. – Journal of School Health, 2013
Background: Exposure to community violence compromises teacher effectiveness, student learning, and socioemotional well-being. This study examined the challenges, strategies, and support needs of teachers in urban schools affected by high levels of community violence. Methods: Twenty teachers from 3 urban middle schools with predominantly…
Descriptors: Violence, Teaching Conditions, Barriers, Change Strategies
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Clement, Paul W. – Journal of School Health, 1973
The author explores the concept of behavior modification through self-reinforcement. This concept allows for greater responsibility for one's own behavior than other strategies. General techniques to alter behavior are presented, along with a detailed case history. (RP)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Child Development