%0 Journal Article
%T Self
%A Bethany D. Lavins-Merillat
%A Justin C. Perry
%J Professional School Counseling
%@ 2156-759X
%D 2018
%R 10.1177/2156759X19826575
%X The present study explored the causal relationship between self-esteem and school belongingness among a sample of urban youth. Based on a longitudinal cross-lagged panel design, the results offered initial support for the personal agency perspective of growth in self-esteem leading to growth in school belongingness. We discuss the implications for school counselors and the study¡¯s limitations and directions for future research
%K school belongingness
%K self-esteem
%K urban youth
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2156759X19826575