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Rimm, Sylvia – G/C/T, 1984
A psychologist who has helped gifted elementary and secondary students reverse cycles of underachievement defines the problem, identifies home origins of underachievement, and describes examples of parental interactions that foster underachievement. (MC)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Child Rearing, Elementary Secondary Education, Etiology
Peer reviewedBhushan, Ravi; Shirali, K. A. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1992
Examined differences in family function of high- versus low-identity achievement youth for 411 18- to 24-year-old males, and variables to account for differing identity levels. High-identity subjects belong to balanced families and experience more openness and less problems communicating with parents. Discusses implications for counseling and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, College Students, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Fine, Benjamin – 1967
Addressed to parents and teachers, the book considers the problem of underachievers. After a review of the problem, tests, and what they show, overinvolved and involved parents, self esteem and self image, and childhood rebellion are treated. Also considered are the following: the wrong school and wrong teacher, reading instruction, the…
Descriptors: Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior, Behavior Patterns
