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Aletheia

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Abstract

GODOY, Julia Almeida; ABRAHAO, Rafaela Carvalho  and  HALPERN, Ricardo. Self-perception of learning difficulties in students of elementary and high school in a city in Rio Grande do Sul. Aletheia [online]. 2013, n.41, pp. 121-133. ISSN 1413-0394.

This study aimed to investigate the self-perception of learning difficulties in students of elementary and high school in a city in Rio Grande do Sul, as well as its association with repetition, gender and level of parental education. Cross-sectional population-based study comprising 1070 students. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics. The results indicated a higher perception of learning difficulties in women. Significance was also observed in correlations between repetition, parents education level and students gender. From the results it can be concluded that research on this issue are relevant for planning interventions in the school setting. Negative self-perception can be determinant in student performance.

Keywords : School difficulties; Academic performance; Self-perception.

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