ERIC Number: EJ1331273
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Apr
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
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Fostering School Belonging and Students' Well-Being through a Positive School Interethnic Climate in Diverse High Schools
Journal of School Health, v92 n4 p387-395 Apr 2022
Background: School belonging has been linked to students' health and well-being. As US schools become more ethnically diverse, it is important to understand how schools can contribute to a sense of belonging for students from all ethnic groups. Methods: The present study examines the association between school interethnic climate, school belonging, and 3 well-being indicators (psychological, physical, and academic) among 657 10th graders across 2 states. Results: Positive school interethnic climate was associated with stronger feelings of school belonging, and was indirectly associated with better psychological adjustment, fewer physical symptoms, and better grades via school belonging. There were no differences between White and non-White students in the findings. Conclusions: Focusing on fostering a positive interethnic atmosphere may be a useful target for schools to support students' health and well-being as well as academic performance.
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Grade 10, High School Students, Racial Relations, Student School Relationship, Psychological Patterns, Wellness, Grades (Scholastic), Racial Differences, Student Diversity
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 10; High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305A170559
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