The Effects of Mindsets on Academic Achievement of Middle School Students Mediated by Academic Self-Efficacy : Multi-Group Analysis According to Whether the Students Are In Low-Income Families or Not

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 697-726
Author(s):  
Suk In Kim ◽  
Tae Seob Shin
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
School Students ◽  
Low Income Families ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

High-achieving, low-income students’ perspectives of how schools can promote the academic achievement of students living in poverty

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 224-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph M Williams ◽  
Arie T Greenleaf ◽  
Erin F Barnes ◽  
Tracey R Scott
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Low Income ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Low Income Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Public School Students ◽  
Relational Networks ◽  
High Achieving ◽  
Low Income Families

Children and adolescents from low-income families now comprise a majority of public school students nationally. As the number of students from low-income backgrounds increases, so does the achievement gap between them and their wealthier peers. This phenomenological qualitative study examined a national sample of high-achieving, low-income middle school students’ ( N = 24) perspectives on what schools can do to promote the academic achievement of students from low-income backgrounds. Three main themes and seven subthemes were identified: create a culture of hope, develop relational networks, and establish meaningful parent–school collaborations. Implications for counselors and educators serving youth living in poverty are discussed.

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