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Petersen, Anne C.; Crockett, Lisa – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1985
Effects on adjustment of biological maturation and social timing were compared using data from a longitudinal sample of 335 young adolescents, who were followed from the sixth through eighth grades. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescent Development, Body Image

Belt, W. Dwayne; Brady, E. Lionel – Rural Educator, 1984
Explains motivation as part of the problem of discipline. Explains sage analysis and its value and pinpointing likely causes of discipline failure in the educational system. Identifies six probable causes of discipline failure as identified through sage analysis in two school districts and suggest strategies for avoiding that failure. (SB)
Descriptors: Discipline, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Motivation Techniques
Bembenutty, Hefer – Online Submission, 2005
This study examined the predictive association between gender, ethnicity, and homework parental involvement, self-regulated learning processes, and motivational beliefs among 10th grade high school students. It was predicted that students' motivational beliefs and self-regulatory processes would be significant predictors of students' math academic…
Descriptors: Grade 10, Student Attitudes, Learning Strategies, Standardized Tests
Walsh, David – 1994
Many believe that America's children are exposed to negative messages by the media--violence, irresponsible sex, and materialism--making it difficult for parents to teach traditional values. Noting that what motivates parents is the desire to teach their children right from wrong while what motivates society is financial profit, this book explores…
Descriptors: Advertising, Child Rearing, Competition, Mass Media Effects
Bridges, Lisa J.; Margie, Nancy Geyelin; Zaff, Jonathan F. – 2001
This paper reviews the research literature on factors contributing to adolescent emotional well-being, focusing on generalized mood/affective states, emotion regulation and coping, and feelings about self, including self-esteem, self-efficacy, and locus of control. Each construct is defined and evidence from research is presented to indicate the…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Coping, Definitions
Etzioni, Amitai – Learning, 1983
The schools are discussed as character-building institutions, where academic and behavior standards should encourage self-discipline and learning. Less emphasis on ego-building psychology, removing nonessential subjects from the curriculum, and increasing quality at the elementary and secondary school levels are viewed as corrective measures. (PP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Discipline Policy, Educational Change, Educational Environment
Brown, Duane – Vocational Guidance Quarterly, 1980
The Life Planning Workshop for High School Students focuses on developing self-control and decision-making skills to handle all the major life roles. Both short-term and long-term goals were considered. Field testing among low income Black students was successful. (JAC)
Descriptors: Blacks, Career Guidance, Decision Making Skills, Group Dynamics

Eaton, Mary – Young Children, 1997
Describes the components of positive discipline, including giving children choices, using natural and logical consequences to teach, using follow-through to teach positive life skills, and teaching children the ability to problem solve. Notes that the goal of positive discipline is to guide children's behavior toward development of self-control…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Standards, Behavioral Objectives, Classroom Environment
The Relations of Parenting, Effortful Control, and Ego Control to Children's Emotional Expressivity.

Eisenberg, Nancy; Zhou, Qing; Losoya, Sandra H.; Fabes, Richard A.; Shepard, Stephanie A.; Murphy, Bridget, C.; Reiser, Mark; Guthrie, Ivanna K.; Cumberland, Amanda – Child Development, 2003
Examined longitudinal relations of observed parental warmth and positive expressivity and children's effortful control and ego control with children's high versus low emotional expressivity. Found that moderate child expressivity related to high effortful control. Children's ego overcontrol mediated relations between parental warmth/positive…
Descriptors: Children, Comparative Analysis, Cross Sectional Studies, Emotional Development
Comprehensive School Health Education Programs: Innovative Practices and Issues in Standard Setting.

Jackson, Shirley A. – Journal of School Health, 1994
Introduces several papers that provide information about the U.S. Department of Education Comprehensive School Health Education Program (CSHEP). After describing the CSHEP and summarizing the three papers, the article presents emerging themes for the future (student needs-driven, outcomes-based, coordinated, comprehensive, and school- and…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education

Wallach, Lorraine B. – Children Today, 1995
Discusses effects of violence on children, focusing on steps that educators and child development professionals can take to mitigate the effects of violence on the development of at-risk children. Suggests that educators and professionals need to foster a caring educational environment, promote self-discipline, provide children with outlets for…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems, Children, Discipline

Cole, Christine L., Ed. – School Psychology Review, 1992
The nine articles of this miniseries examine how the technologies of self-management can be applied to problems in academic, social, and emotional domains. Both theoretical and practical issues are addressed. Application and research efforts to develop better approaches to teaching self-management have important implications for school…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Annotated Bibliographies, Behavior Change, Classroom Techniques

Hagekull, Berit; Bohlin, Gunilla – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1998
A prospective study investigated associations between preschool temperament and environmental factors and school-age personality in 93 Swedish children. Found that personality was predicted by early temperament and environmental factors such as external day care and negative life events. Extraversion was most clearly related to temperament.…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Child Development, Children, Day Care Effects

Wang, Aimin; Stevens, Brenda; Chen, Ping; Qian, Mingyi – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 1999
Examined impact of Chinese family socialization practices on children's socialization over 4 years. Found that parental reasoning, intellectual stimulation, and encouragement of independence were significant indicators of overall family socialization practices. Children's self-control, and positive attitudes toward others and toward work were…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Childhood Attitudes, Children, Family Environment

Wynn, Sheri R.; Schulenberg, John; Kloska, Deborah D.; Laetz, Virginia B. – Journal of School Health, 1997
Examined the relationship between junior high school students' participation in an alcohol prevention program and level of refusal skills (as measured by role plays), noting the relationship between refusal skills and alcohol misuse over three years. Regression analysis indicated that refusal skills were significant mediators of the effect of the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Education, Comprehensive School Health Education