The Developmental Context of School Satisfaction: Schools as Psychologically Healthy Environments.

Baker, Jean A.; Dilly, Laura J.; Aupperlee, Jana L.; Patil, Sonia A.

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ERIC Number: EJ672638

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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The Developmental Context of School Satisfaction: Schools as Psychologically Healthy Environments.

Baker, Jean A.; Dilly, Laura J.; Aupperlee, Jana L.; Patil, Sonia A.

School Psychology Quarterly, v18 n2 p206-21 Sum 2003

This narrative review examines contemporary perspectives on positive adjustment in children and proposes a developmental-ecological perspective as one theoretical lens through which to view positive school adjustment. Critiques the empirical literature on contextual factors contributing to school satisfaction, one marker of positive school adjustment. Also makes recommendations for practice and research in this area. (Contains 60references.) (GCP)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Children, Context Effect, Educational Environment, Environmental Influences, Satisfaction, School Psychology

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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