Classroom Density and the Aggressive Behavior of Handicapped Children.

The relationship between classroom crowding and the behavior of handicapped students was examined. Two studies were conducted. In the first study, 72 classes of handicapped children were observed, each for two 30-minute periods. The frequency of disruptive behavior in those classrooms was negatively correlated with the amount of floor space available per student in the classroom (total floor space minus fixed objects) (r = -.198, p Language: en