@article{ref1,
title="The social climate of schools in the aftermath of 9-11: ethnic differences in children's peer relations",
journal="Journal of school violence",
year="2004",
author="Derosier, Melissa E.",
volume="3",
number="1",
pages="5-16",
abstract="Since September 11, 2001, ethnic tensions involving persons of Middle Eastern descent have increased in the United States. This study examined the peer relationships of 748 fifth-grade students of different ethnic groups both at one month and eight months post-9-11. Results indicated that only Middle Eastern children showed a large drop in positive peer nominations and popularity over the course of the school year. Bullying of Middle Eastern and Hispanic students also showed a significant increase. Given that peer problems and bullying are detrimental to the school climate and promote violence, the need for proactive school-based programs to foster racial tolerance is discussed.<p />",
language="en",
issn="1538-8220",
doi="10.1300/J202v03n01_02",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J202v03n01_02"
}