The Psychological Functions of Preadolescent Peer Activities.

Zarbatany, Lynne; And Others

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Psychological Functions of Preadolescent Peer Activities.

Zarbatany, Lynne; And Others

Child Development, v61 n4 p1067-80 Aug 1990

A group of 91 fifth and sixth graders kept diaries of liked and disliked peer behaviors and important peer activities for a week. Another group of 81 fifth and sixth graders rated the importance and prevalence of each activity and indicated most liked and disliked positive and negative behaviors. Three main functions were evident. (RH)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries, Grade 5, Grade 6, Peer Acceptance, Peer Groups, Research Methodology, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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