Girls’ and Boys’ Perceptions of the Transition from Primary to Secondary School

Marlau Rens (), Carla Haelermans, Wim Groot and Henriëtte Maassen Brink
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Marlau Rens: TIER-Maastricht University
Wim Groot: TIER-Maastricht University
Henriëtte Maassen Brink: TIER-Maastricht University

Child Indicators Research, 2019, vol. 12, issue 4, No 19, 1506 pages

Abstract: Abstract This study explores the expectations and experiences of the transition from primary to secondary school, using data from 98 Dutch primary education children. We focus on gender differences in the child’s point of view on the ease of transition. The results show that, before the transition, children are mostly worried about the continuity of relationships. Boys mostly think it is important to know someone at secondary school, while girls are particularly interested in the social environment. After the transition most children realise that they have underestimated the social emotional aspect. Many felt unprepared to handle the new social environment independently and were dependent on external support to feel at home at their new school.

Keywords: Transition primary- secondary school; Child-participation; Children’s expectations; Children’s experiences; Gender differences (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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