Boys are more resilient than girls to school setbacks. Here’s how you can help
By Andrew J. Martin, Scientia Professor and Professor of Educational Psychology, UNSW Sydney
Oscar Yau, PhD Candidate, School of Education, UNSW Sydney
Paul Ginns, Associate Professor in Educational Psychology, University of Sydney
Rebecca J. Collie, Scientia Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, UNSW Sydney
A new international study confirms boys have more ‘academic buoyancy’ or resilience when it comes to common setbacks, such as a poor test result or heavy workloads.
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Monday, May 26, 2025