Do They Really Dislike Social Studies? A Study of Middle School and High School Students

Journal of Social Studies Research, Spring 2004 by Chiodo, John J, Byford, Jeffery

Having analyzed the data for this study, we could never overemphasize the complexity and difficulty of being a student. The success of being a student relies not only on his or her teachers, but the support of the school district, community, parents, and personal motivation to succeed. Further studies, therefore, are not only necessary, but crucial in providing further insight into these factors which in turn will be important in further understanding students' perceptions regarding social studies.

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