March 3, 2026Open Access

Unraveling the SES-science performance link: the distinct roles of peer closeness and conflict in primary and middle school

Key Points

Peer conflict correlates with differing science performance across grade levels, influencing educational outcomes.
Students with strong positive relationships tend to show better science performance than those facing conflict.
Analysis indicates that peer relationships play distinct roles in shaping educational experiences and achievements.
Addressing peer conflict may help improve educational equity, fostering better learning environments.

Abstract

The findings indicate that peer conflict is differentially associated with students' science performance across grade levels. These findings highlight the distinct roles of positive and negative peer relationships in shaping science learning outcomes and underscore the importance of addressing peer conflict when promoting educational equity across different grade levels.

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Zhi Liu

K. Y. Liu

Tianxue Cui

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Frontiers in Psychology

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Beijing Normal University

Dalian Maritime University

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Unraveling the SES-science performance link: the distinct roles of peer closeness and conflict in primary and middle school

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