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Assessing Prevalence of Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Suspended Middle School Students

Mary Jo Stanley, RN, MS

Mary Jo Stanley, RN, MS, is a school nurse in the Gilroy Unified School District, Gilroy, CA. This article was based on her master’s degree work at San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Daryl L. Canham, RN, EdD, BC

Daryl L. Canham, RN, EdD, BC, is an associate professor of nursing at the School of Nursing, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. Dr. Canham was first reader on this project

Virginia Young Cureton, RN, DPH

Virginia Young Cureton, RN, DPH, is a professor of nursing at the School of Nursing, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. Dr. Young Cureton was second reader on this project

Schools are seeing an influx of disruptive behaviors related to an increase in emotional and behavioral issues. In the adolescent population, emotional and behavioral problems are manifested in a variety of forms and often result in some form of discipline within the school setting. Although discipline punishes the unwanted behavior, it does nothing to address the reason for the behavior. This study examined the prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems among middle school students who have been suspended. Students who are suspended are the very children at risk for social, emotional, and mental health problems. Results from the study indicate significance in some of the 14 subcategories of the Student Behavior Survey tool, lending support toward the conclusion that emotional and behavioral problems may be associated with suspensions. Advocating for assessment of emotional and behavioral needs should be considered for students with discipline problems that lead to suspension.

Key Words: behavioral assessment • behavioral problems • discipline • emotional problems • mental health • middle school • suspension

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 22, No. 1, 40-47 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/10598405060220010701
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