An Observational Study of Emotionally Disturbed and Learning-Disabled Children in School Settings.

Sprafkin, Joyce; Gadow, Kenneth

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ERIC Number: EJ360864

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Publication Date: 1987

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An Observational Study of Emotionally Disturbed and Learning-Disabled Children in School Settings.

Sprafkin, Joyce; Gadow, Kenneth

Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, v15 n3 p393-408 Sep 1987

Observations of social interactions of elementary students in self-contained emotionally disturbed (ED) and learning disabilities (LD) classrooms revealed significantly more nonphysical aggression and noncompliance among ED than LD boys across settings, and significantly higher rates of physical and nonphysical aggression and immature behavior among LD boys than LD girls. (Author/JW)

Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Problems, Compliance (Psychology), Daily Living Skills, Elementary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Interpersonal Competence, Interpersonal Relationship, Learning Disabilities, Peer Relationship, Sex Differences, Social Adjustment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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