Important Nonparental Adults as an Academic Resource for Youth
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11670815 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Susan P Farruggia (0000-0002-2552-7680, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, corresponding author), Pat Bullen (0000-0001-6494-3698, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand), Joy Davidson (0000-0003-3484-7675, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 498-522 |
| Publication date | 2012-06-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Early Adolescence (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0272-4316 • E-ISSN: 1552-5449 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0272431612450950 |
| OpenAlex | W2037223559 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 44 |
This study examined the associations between various sources of social support and academic achievement. Participants were 313 ethnically diverse students attending a low-income intermediate school in New Zealand (mean age = 11.96 years). They reported on the presence and nature of a relationship with a very important nonparental adult in their lives (VIP), and on parent, peer, and VIP warmth and acceptance. Indicators of academic achievement (standardized tests) were also gathered from the school. Results showed that 62% of the youth reported the presence of at least one VIP in their lives, and there was a significant, positive correlation between VIP presence and the majority of academic achievement variables. VIP warmth was uniquely associated with all achievement variables, while parent and peer warmth were nonsignificant in the presence of VIP warmth. The results indicate that VIPs are an important resource for youth who are at risk of low achievement
Academic achievement · Academic skills · Developmental psychology · Ethnically diverse · Mathematics education · Peer acceptance · Peer group · Prosocial behavior · Sociology · Demography · Family and Disability Support Research · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Parental Involvement in Education · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
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| Citations per year | 0,6 |
| Citation span | 2016 - 2025 (10) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |