Belonging is an essential aspect of psychological functioning. Schools offer unique
opportunities to improve belonging for school-aged children. Research on school belonging …

School belonging, at both a school and university level, has been well documented as a
predictor of academic and psychosocial success. The construct has been examined by …

This accessible book offers a fresh perspective on engagement, with an emphasis on how
teachers can create the conditions for active engagement and the role learners can play in …

Belongingness is a fundamental human need. A sense of belonging to the school, in
particular, underpins the social and emotional needs of young people. Research clearly …

This longitudinal study examined how school belonging changes over the years of high
school, and how it is associated with academic achievement and motivation. Students from …

This seventh edition of the Handbook of Child Psychology and Developmental Science
reflects the growing recognition that family and school are only two of the developmental …

Updating a previous systematic review of the literature, this review summarizes the literature
over the last 5 years on the relationship between school-based extracurricular activity …

Friends and other peer relationships can motivate students to engage in school work as well
as in extracurricular activities. To understand when and how peers matter, research on the …

The benefits of belonging and feeling connected to school for adolescent mental health and
wellbeing are well documented, but how belonging is fostered is less understood. The …

Despite increased focus on the effects of organized activities on youth development, there is
currently no consensus about the best way to assess various dimensions of involvement …