Research project
PEERS
In this project we looked at children and their relationships with peers. We wanted to learn more about the well-being of children and how this is linked to topics such as friendships, anxiety and social skills. By looking at these topics and their interplay, we can learn more about how children are feeling in the classroom. This way we can also learn more about how to help children when they are not feeling so well.
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- Anke Klein
This research included Dutch children in grades 5 through 8 of primary school (8-12 years) and children in the 1st and 2nd year of secondary school (12-14). The study consisted of two parts. In the first part children were asked to complete questionnaires in class. Parent(s) and teachers of the participating children filled in several questionnaires as well. Then, according to the results of the questionnaires, 10 to 15 children from every school were invited to participate in the second part of this research. They filled in a few other questionnaires and completed a short computer task aimed at attention and focus.