Perceptions of school climate among children of Romanian migrants

The study focuses on perceptions of school climate among Romanian children affected by parental/family migration. The sample includes 250 high-school students: 82 from families with no migration history, 92 left behind by migrant parents, and 76 schooled abroad. Perceptions of school climate were measured with a self-administered, adapted version of a questionnaire developed by Fraser et al. (1996). Results indicate significant variations among the three groups of participants in terms of perceived students’ cohesiveness, autonomy and investigation. The study offers preliminary insights into the situation of Romanian children with a migration background, emphasizing the need for empirical evidence.