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ERIC Number: EJ377894
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1988
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The Psychological Significance of Secondary Sexual Characteristics in Nine- to Eleven-Year-Old Girls.
Brooks-Gunn, J.; Warren, Michelle P.
Child Development, v59 n4 p1061-69 Aug 1988
Studied the onset of puberty in girls aged nine to eleven as represented by breast, pubic hair growth, and height. Breast growth, but not pubic hair growth was associated with a positive body image, positive peer relationships, and superior adjustment. Height was linked to superior adjustment and rating of career as important. (RJC)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Females, Grade 5, Grade 6, Peer Relationship, Physical Development, Preadolescents, Puberty, Social Development
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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