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Damico, Sandra; Purkey, William – 1976
The purpose of this study was to begin exploration of the "class clown" phenomenon. Eighth grade students identified as class clowns on the basis of multiple peer nominations were compared to a random sample of classmates on: inferred and professed self-concept, school attitude, social status, and classroom behavior. Various demographic…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Educational Research, Humor, Junior High Schools