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Direct linkHuy P. Phan; Bing Hiong Ngu; Hua Flora Zhong; Hasbee Haji Usop; Philip Nuli Anding – Psychology in the Schools, 2025
The present nonexperimental study explores the role of the school social context in shaping students' schooling experiences and personal well-being. A dynamic school system provides a rich environment that encompasses various processes, factors, and outcomes, one of the most significant being the provision of quality social support. In particular,…
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Educational Environment, Context Effect, Well Being
Koegel, Lynn Kern; Ashbaugh, Kristen; Koegel, Robert L.; Detar, Whitney J.; Regester, April – Psychology in the Schools, 2013
Difficulties engaging in social activities are considered to be a core symptom of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Both the literature and our clinical observations suggest that most individuals with ASD have a desire to engage in social activities, but social skill deficits make social interaction challenging, and in turn can lead…
Descriptors: Socialization, Adults, Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Flaspohler, Paul D.; Elfstrom, Jennifer L.; Vanderzee, Karin L.; Sink, Holli E.; Birchmeier, Zachary – Psychology in the Schools, 2009
Bullying is one of the most common forms of school violence. Engagement in bullying has been shown to have adverse effects on perpetrators and victims of bullying. In this study, the impact of bullying on well-being (quality of life/life satisfaction) was explored in a sample of elementary and middle school children (N = 4,331). Results suggest…
Descriptors: Violence, Bullying, Life Satisfaction, Prevention
Peer reviewedMcLinden, Stacey E.; And Others – Psychology in the Schools, 1991
Evaluated six-week support group for six preadolescent siblings of children with mental or physical handicaps. Comparison with five nonparticipants revealed that group had significant effect on participants' perceptions of social support. Parents indicated some improvements in participants' behavior toward siblings. Found no significant…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Problems, Disabilities, Family Problems
Goodenow, Carol; Szalacha, Laura; Westheimer, Kim – Psychology in the Schools, 2006
Sexual minority adolescents--those self-identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) or with same-sex desires or sexual experiences--report higher rates of victimization and suicidality than their heterosexual peers, yet little empirical research has examined school factors associated with these risks. This study used data from the Massachusetts…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Social Support Groups, Victims of Crime, School Safety
Gilman, Rich; Meyers, Joel; Perez, Laura – Psychology in the Schools, 2004
One factor that contributes to adolescent positive mental health is active engagement. Engagement is defined as any activity that is initiated to attain an outcome. In general, two forms of activities exist that correspond with engagement: solitary, non-structured, and non-cooperative pursuits, often without adult supervision (e.g., playing video…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Self Esteem, Learning Activities, School Psychologists
