EJ602156
PS530255
Title: Children's
Social and Scholastic Lives in Kindergarten: Related Spheres of
Influence?
Author(s): Ladd, Gary W.; Birch, Sondra H.; Buhs, Eric S.
Source: Child Development, v70 n6 p1373-1400 Nov-Dec 1999
Publication Date: 1999
ISSN: 0009-3920
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJAUG2000
Two studies
examined a "child x environment" model of early school
adjustment. Findings indicated that entry factors directly and indirectly
influenced behavior, participation, and achievement in kindergarten.
Initial behavioral orientation influenced the type of relationships
formed with peers and teachers. Stressful aspects of relationships
adversely affected participation and achievement. Classroom participation
was an important prerequisite for kindergarten achievement. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement; At Risk Persons; Child Behavior;
*Children; Family Influence; *Kindergarten; *Kindergarten Children;
Models; Peer Relationship; Predictor Variables; Primary Education;
*Social Development; Stress Variables; *Student Adjustment; Student
Participation; *Teacher Student Relationship
Identifiers: Relationship Quality
