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Peers, Teachers, and Classrooms; Their Impact on Early School Adjustment

Sayers, Robin C
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4924-6787
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1562942494814254

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2019, Master of Arts, Ohio State University, Educational Studies.
This study examined the independent and joint influence of peer victimization, close teacher-child relationships, and classroom organization on early elementary students’ school adjustment. Five hundred and ninety students from 42 classrooms were a part of this study. Data were collected through observations, student interviews, and family and teacher questionnaires. Based on self-perceptions of peer victimization, teacher perceptions of teacher-child relationships, and observer ratings of classroom organization, results of the multilevel models indicate that children who are victimized by their peers have lower school liking, behavioral engagement, and academic achievement. Additionally, results indicated that close teacher-child relationships support school adjustment. However, despite their positive impact, findings indicate that close teacher-child relationships are not able to buffer against the adverse effects of peer victimization. Also, results indicated that classroom organization negatively correlated with behavioral engagement and school liking; however, it was not significant in any of the multilevel models. Findings underscore the importance of creating classroom climates that promote positive peer interactions and reduce victimization.
Lynley Anderman (Advisor)
Laura Justice (Committee Member)
90 p.
Educational Psychology
Teacher-Child Relationships; Peer Victimization; School Adjustment; Classroom Organization; Early Childhood Education; Elementary

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  • Sayers, R. C. (2019). Peers, Teachers, and Classrooms; Their Impact on Early School Adjustment [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1562942494814254

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Sayers, Robin. Peers, Teachers, and Classrooms; Their Impact on Early School Adjustment. 2019. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1562942494814254.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Sayers, Robin. "Peers, Teachers, and Classrooms; Their Impact on Early School Adjustment." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1562942494814254

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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