Browsing Centre for Learning Environment by Author "Bru, Edvin"
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Academic outcomes in school classes with markedly disruptive pupils
Bru, Edvin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)The aim of the present research is to investigate the degree to which average academic outcomes in secondary school classes are associated with the inclusion of markedly disruptive pupils. Findings are based on two separate ... -
Can school nurses improve the school environment in Norwegian primary schools? A protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Flatø, Martin; Bru, Edvin; Midthassel, Unni Vere; Helleve, Arnfinn; Rønsen, Ester (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-06)This protocol describes a randomized controlled trial where additional school nurse resources are assigned to work systemically with schools to improve the school environment and reduce bullying among and absence of 5th–7th ... -
Factors associated with disruptive behaviour in the classroom
Bru, Edvin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007)This paper examines the relationships of pupils’ on-task orientation at school and their opposition to teachers with perceived cognitive competence, perceived relevance of schoolwork, and the belief that going against ... -
Relational aggression in adolescents; Exploring the associations with status goals, status stress, perspective taking and empathic concern within the framework of social goal theory
Flack, Tove (PhD thesis UiS;395, Doctoral thesis, 2018)Background Relational aggression (RA) is a well-known phenomenon that involves behaviours that intentionally harm others’ interpersonal relationships (e.g., spreading negative gossip, purposefully excluding people, sending ... -
The Role of Social and Emotional Competencies in Academic Efficacy Beliefs, Emotional Distress, and Academic Stress: A Study Among Lower Secondary School Students
Vestad, Lene (PhD thesis UiS;, Doctoral thesis, 2022-04)Background: Adolescence is a time of significant social and emotional changes, including changes in school and learning environment. Adolescents report high levels of academic stress, and mental health difficulties typically ... -
Social competencies, classroom relationships, and academic engagement: A latent change score modeling approach among lower secondary school student
Eriksen, Eli Vibeke; Vestad, Lene; Bru, Edvin; Caravita, Simona Carla Silvia (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This longitudinal study applied latent change score (LCS) modeling to examine individual changes in students’ (N = 1205) academic engagement (behavioral and emotional), social competencies (relationship skills and social ... -
Supported to Stay in School: How Students’ Perceptions of the Psychosocial Learning Environment are Related to Intentions to Quit Upper Secondary School
Tvedt, Maren Stabel (PhD thesis UiS;, Doctoral thesis, 2022-03)Background: National and international research has repeatedly shown that many late adolescents have poor motivation for school. Moreover, the fact that a considerable proportion of youth do not complete upper secondary ...