School Phobia

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School phobia is a significant problem that affects thousands of students each year. While some research has been done on this topic, much is still unknown about the disorder. This paper begins by defining what school phobia is and distinguishing it from school refusal. It then focuses on the relevant theories that are used to explain why children suffer from this disorder. The writer also explores the research findings on the topic of school phobia. Finally, it provides a brief summary of the findings and draws some relevant conclusions about the topic.

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"According to the Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence, School Phobia is defined as "an imprecise, general term used to describe a situation in which a child is reluctant to go to school."("School Phobia/School Refusal") The encyclopedia explains that this problem usually occurs in children in preschool through second grade. Emotional, social and learning problems are usually factors that contribute to the development of school phobia. (Carson and Bittner)"

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