Early adolescents'sense of classroom belonging and support-of being liked, respected, and valued by fellow students and by the teacher-was investigated among 353 sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade middle school students. Focusing on one academic class, students completed scales of classroom belonging and support, expectancies for success, and intrinsic interest and value; course grades and effort ratings were obtained from English teachers. Each of three belonging/support factors identified by principal components analysis contributed significantly to explaining variance in expectancies and value, with teacher support having the most consistently substantial influence across student subgroups. The strength of association between support and motivation dropped significantly from sixth to eighth grade. Teacher support was more closely related to motivation for girls than for boys. Expectancy was the primary predictor of class effort and grades. These findings underscore the importance of belonging and interpersonal support in fostering academic motivation and achievement.

Carol Goodenow

The Journal of Early Adolescence

The Journal of Early Adolescence publishes articles that increase our understanding of individuals, 10 through 14 years of age, in the life span. The journal is designed to present major theoretical papers, state-of-the-art papers, and current research, as well as reviews of important professional books and early adolescent films and literature. A complete Policy Statement and information about submissions are available from the Editor.

The Journal of Early Adolescence aims to publish articles that enhance our understanding of individuals aged 10 to 14 years in the life span. The journal features significant theoretical papers, cutting-edge research, and current studies, as well as reviews of important professional books and early adolescent films and literature. A complete policy statement and submission information are available from the editor.

《Journal of Early Adolescence》致力于发表关于10至14岁个体的研究文章，旨在增进我们对这一年龄段生命历程的理解。期刊内容包括重要的理论论文、前沿研究以及当前的研究成果，同时也会评审重要的专业书籍、早期青少年电影和文学作品。完整的政策声明和投稿信息可从编辑处获取。

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心理学, 家庭研究	4
心理学, 心理学发育	4

Classroom Belonging among Early Adolescent Students

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