Longitudinal analysis finds that student engagement enhances social support in middle school physical education, indicating reciprocal benefits.
These findings reveal a spillover effect wherein student engagement fosters subsequent social support, and peer support reinforces both emotional engagement and teacher support. The study underscores the importance of pedagogical strategies that promote active learning and peer interaction, such as cooperative activities and student-centered tasks, to create mutually reinforcing cycles of engagement and support.
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