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Competition and Social Comparison in High School Classrooms Influence Social Status
Fri, April 9, 10:40am to 12:10pm EDT (10:40am to 12:10pm EDT), Division C, Division C - Section 2b: Learning and Motivation in Social and Cultural Contexts Paper and Symposium SessionsAbstract
The present study investigates the association between classroom practices and social status outcomes in junior high school. A nested design using N= 38 classrooms, 678 students in grades 7 and 8 showed that classroom practices are associated with students’ social status outcomes. Classrooms that were rated high on levels of social comparison and competition had increased odds of students being rejected. This research informs pedagogy by raising teachers’ awareness of the intersection between pedagogical practices and student social status among peers in classrooms. The findings could also inform intervention programs for building and maintaining positive relationships among adolescents.