Citation

Younès N, Debarbieux E, Jourdan D. Int. J. Violence School 2011; 2011(12): 112-133.

Affiliation

PAEDI, Université d'Auvergne; OIVE, Université Bordeaux 2.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization)

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Abstract

This article reports a study of the way 697 6-8 year-olds in 22 French primary schools perceive their school climate and their own wellbeing. The findings show that the pupils have a positive view of their schools: most pupils feel comfortable at school, and only a small number do not. This feeling of wellbeing is linked to the quality of their social relationships and the milieu conditions. Educational practices and teacher education are also found to have a positive impact on this.