Study results indicate that relationship between classroom structure and mental health reported by Glidewell et al. (1966) does not always exist in the nongraded classroom. Factors influencing classroom social structure include: (1) great chronological age difference within some level; (2) great variability of developmental level; and (3) changing…

Before trying to design environments for learning, teachers ought to examine the forces in the social and the individual lives of children that influence the instructional process. (Authors)

In this paper some behavioral indices of attachment are defined and some of the factors that affect its development are considered. (Editor)

This paper presents: (1) an extension of comparison theory to behavior in the elementary classroom; (2) a description of interaction methodology used to determine the occurrence of comparison behavior; and (3) summaries of three studies which test various theoretical implications about the nature of comparison behavior in the classroom. (CK)

Identifies some causes of school dissatisfaction, characteristics of students, school and home which may lead to school dropout. Mistrust between students and teachers leads to hostility, lack of self esteem and motivation. Need expressed for community approach, enabling students and teachers to have contact outside traditional patterns. (CJ)