Defying the Odds: Middle Schoolers in High Risk Circumstances Who Succeed

Interviewed 18 students from six middle schools to determine causes of resiliency in students. Found no significant differences in responses by race or gender, or by urban, rural, or suburban settings. Found that significant relationships with adults and positive use of time contribute to academic s...

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Published in:Middle school journal 1995-09, Vol.27 (1), p.3-10
Main Authors: Reed, Daisy F., McMillan, James H., McBee, Robin Haskell
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Academic Failure
Adult Student Relationship
Child molestation
Disadvantaged Youth
Elementary school students
Encouragement
Family Environment
High Risk Students
High school students
High schools
Junior high school students
Middle School Students
Middle Schools
Mothers
Parent Child Relationship
Resilience (Personality)
School counselors
Teacher Student Relationship
Teachers
Time Management
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Summary:Interviewed 18 students from six middle schools to determine causes of resiliency in students. Found no significant differences in responses by race or gender, or by urban, rural, or suburban settings. Found that significant relationships with adults and positive use of time contribute to academic success of students from high-risk circumstances. (LBT)
ISSN:0094-0771
2327-6223
DOI:10.1080/00940771.1995.11496136