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ERIC Number: EJ650433
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0014-4029
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Setting Effects on Friendship Formation among Young Children with and without Disabilities.
Buysse, Virginia; Goldman, Barbara Davis; Skinner, Martie L.
Exceptional Children, v68 n4 p503-17 Sum 2002
A study examined the effects of social setting on the friendship formation of 333 preschool children (120 with disabilities) enrolled in inclusive early childhood programs. Typical children in specialized classrooms had significantly more friends. In child care settings, however, there were no statistically significant differences in number of friendships. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Environmental Influences, Friendship, Inclusive Schools, Interpersonal Competence, Peer Acceptance, Preschool Children, Social Development, Socialization, Student Placement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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