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ERIC Number: EJ626945
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-1520-3247
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Friendship and the Worlds of Childhood.
Bukowski, William M.
New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, n91 p93-105 Spr 2001
Examines the historical and conceptual foundations of friendship research. Areas addressed include functions of friendship, study of peer relations and peer systems, associated methodological and measurement challenges, and the study of friendship today. The discussion is framed around the "Harry Potter" (by J. K. Rowling) phenomena. (SD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavioral Science Research, Child Behavior, Children, Friendship, Interpersonal Competence, Peer Acceptance, Peer Groups, Peer Influence, Peer Relationship, Research Methodology, Social Adjustment, Social Development
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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