%0 Journal Article
%T Social and Ecological Structures Supporting Adolescent Connectedness to School: A Theoretical Model
%J Journal of school health
%D 2009
%A Waters, Stacey K.
%A Cross, Donna S.
%A Runions, Kevin C.
%V 79
%N 11
%P 516-524
%X BACKGROUND:  Adolescence is a time of great change. For most young people, this is a healthy and happy experience; however, for some it is characterized by many health, social, and academic challenges. A student's feeling of connectedness to school helps meet these challenges. Little is known, however, about the school characteristics that promote this connection and, more importantly, how this connection occurs. This article reviews the connectedness literature and integrates health promotion, adolescent development, and ecological frameworks to describe how a school context fosters this connection.<p />
%G 
%I John Wiley and Sons
%@ 0022-4391
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1746-1561.2009.00443.x