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Peer reviewedMerten, Don E. – Journal of Early Adolescence, 1996
Examined responses to rejection by four rejected junior high school boys in seventh and eighth grades through interviews and observations. Found high categorical stability for those who were rejected; most were unable to alter their status. Reported on one student who managed to change status through extraordinary responses, by negating the…
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Elementary Education, Ethnography, Grade 7
Peer reviewedMerten, Don E. – Journal of Early Adolescence, 1996
Argues that the cultural analysis in Merten's (PS 524 830) article must consider meanings used by cultural participants to shape and evaluate their own and their peers' actions. Emphasizes emic categories as an opening to understanding rejection. Suggests that knowing more about variables will not necessarily further understanding of rejection…
Descriptors: Context Effect, Cultural Influences, Early Adolescents, Peer Acceptance
