title: The psychosocial characteristics of at-risk high school students.
abstract: This study examined differences between high school students who were at risk for school failure and a control group of peers. Statistically significant differences were found with respect to locus of control, self-concept, and personal styles of learning. Implications focused upon approaches and suggestions regarding the use of such knowledge in facilitating improved adjustment and achievement in at-risk students.
authors.affiliation: Area Education Agency 6, Marshalltown, Iowa.
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Nunn
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Parish
mesh_terms: D000124:Achievement; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D007484:Iowa; D007858:Learning; D008297:Male; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012574:Schools; D012649:Self Concept; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D014481:United States