Influence of Social Skills and Stressors on Academic Achievement in the Sixth-Grade

Authors

  • Neidiany Vieira Jovarini Universidade Salgado de Oliveira
  • Vanessa Barbosa Romera Leme Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
  • Marta Regina Gonçalves Correia-Zanini Centro Universitário das Faculdades Associadas de Ensino

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-4327e2819

Keywords:

social skills, academic achievement, elementary education

Abstract

Transition to middle school (MS) expressions changes in interpersonal relations and academic demands that can influence the academic achievement of students. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of social skills and perception of school stressors of students as predictors of academic achievement in the transition to the 6th grade of the MS. 214 students (aged 11 to 17 years) participated, of both genders of the 6th grade, of the state of Amazonas. Students answered the Social Skills Inventory for Adolescent and the Inventory of School Stressors. The predictive model indicated that the social skills of assertiveness, empathy and emotional approach and school stressors related to stress related to the student’s role predicted 18% of the academic achievement. The survey data can be used in future interventions with students, their families and teachers.

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Published

2018-10-17

Issue

Section

School and Educational Psychology

How to Cite

Jovarini, N. V., Leme, V. B. R., & Correia-Zanini, M. R. G. (2018). Influence of Social Skills and Stressors on Academic Achievement in the Sixth-Grade. Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto), 28, e2819. https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-4327e2819