Did the social and school adaptation of first year high school students deteriorate over the years ? A comparative study 1996-2005
For some years, public opinion and the media convey alarmist comments concerning the deterioration of current students’ behaviour. However, little scientific data is available to support these statements. By comparing the results of two student cohorts (aged 12-13) from the same high school (1996 and 2005) on measures of social and school adaptation, this study demonstrates that the school and social adaptation for 2005 students is more positive compared with that of 1996 students. Finally, some hypotheses are presented concerning the effect of dialogue between school staff and school-family partnership to explain the differences observed between these two cohorts.