Gershoff's (2002) meta-analysis of over 36,000 participants indicates a positive correlation between corporal punishment and other factors. Which of the following factors was not shown to have a positive correlation?

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Gershoff's meta-analysis found positive correlations between corporal punishment and various negative outcomes such as aggression and criminal behavior, but it did not find a positive correlation with improved academic performance. In fact, the use of corporal punishment has been associated with negative academic outcomes.

Gershoff's (2002) Meta-Analysis of Over 36,000 Participants Indicates a Positive