Abstract
This research explores student perceptions of teacher and adult caring behaviors. It seeks to determine the extent that middle school students feel cared for by teachers and other adults in school and to identify specific student perceived adult caring and non-caring behaviors. Research methods include the creation and administration of a three-question survey administered to school students (grades 7and 8) who attend an upper Midwestern middle school. Survey results are interpreted referencing attachment and self-systems theory. Research findings suggest that teachers must focus on and address both academic and personal needs to create meaningful teacher-student relationships that are perceived by students as caring.
Advisor
Kathleen Foord
Committee Member
Guynel Reid
Date of Degree
2012
Language
english
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
College
Education
Recommended Citation
Graff, J. W. (2012). Middle School Student Perceptions of Teacher and Adult Caring Behaviors [Master’s thesis, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/98/
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