Baskin, Thomas W. "Belongingness as a Protective Factor against Loneliness and Potential Depression in a Multicultural Middle School". The Counseling Psychologist. July 2010.Vol 38 626-651
An article that studies how belongingness is a strength-based productive factor that is a buffer against the negative effects of low peer acceptance and high loneliness.
Buton, Neel, M.D. "Understanding self-deception, self-sabotage, and more". Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, LLC, 2012.
The article focuses on Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Field, Sharon. "Fostering self-determination through building productive relationships in the classroom". Wayne State University College of Education. Detroit, Michigan. Intervention in School and Clinic. September, 2012. Vol.48: 6-14
The article focuses on relationship building as the key to successful transitions for disabled and non-disabled students
Frey, Nancy. Common Core English Language Arts in a PLC at Work, Grades 3-5. Solution Tree, 2012
The book examines Common Core Standards in the English Language Arts area of study
Frydenberg, Erica. "Interrelationships between coping, school connectedness, and wellbeing". Australian Journal of Education. November 2009. Vol.53. Article 4
The article studies the interrelationships between school connectedness, coping, and well-being among middle school students.
Henderson, Anne T.: Mapp, Karen L. "A new wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, and Community Connections on Student Achievement. Annual Synthesis, Publication: 2002
The article focuses on children who are at risk and the impact of parent and community involvement on student achievement and effective strategies to connect schools, families, and community
Irwin, Michael. "Hanging out with mates": Friendship quality and its effects on Academic Endeavors and Social Behaviors". Australian Journal of Education. August 2013, Vol.57. Issue 2
The article focuses on adolescent males who develop relationships with other males have better academic success and better behavior.
Osterman, Karen. "Students' Need for Belonging in the School Community" Review of Educational Research. Sage Journal Publications. Fall 2000, Vol.70.no 3
The article is about defining community as a feeling of belongingness within a group in the school community.
Peters, Melodie. "Community is the New Density". AFT Connecticut: A Union of Professionals, Rocky Hill CT. 2009
The article focuses on members of the educational community who joined forces with the communities where they lived and worked to provide an effective way to move forward and build better economic and political communities.
