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Factors contributing to withdrawal behaviour in early adolescents

The researcher is concerned about the lack of attention given to withdrawn early
adolescents (WEAs) at school. During early adolescence, the foundations for lasting
character, personality traits and social interaction are laid.
Learners exhibiting withdrawal behaviour are described as being quiet, reserved,
removed or distant. Attempts by educators to get them involved in lessons often end in
failure and this causes educators to become frustrated and confused about how to deal
with these learners.
The aim of this study is therefore to establish the factors that contribute to withdrawal
behaviour in early adolescents. The researcher devised an identification
instrument that makes the identification of WEAs much easier for educators. He also
established the deep seated fears and anxieties of WEAs and ascertained how they would
like to be treated by their educators. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Psychology of Education)

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/16041
Date07 1900
CreatorsSingh, Nandkissor
ContributorsSonnekus, Ingrid Phyllis
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeDissertation
Format1 online resource (xv, 208 leaves) : illustrations

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