Revised edition of the author's Friends and enemies, 2000.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Theoretical and historical roots of peer relations research -- The importance of peer relations : coping with the stresses of life -- Where does social competence come from? -- Peer relations and success at school -- Defining social competence and determining what it looks like -- Techniques for assessing children's peer relations -- Relationships at the dyadic level -- Peer relations of children with atypical patterns of development -- Cultural differences in peer relations -- Cultural imprints on children's friendships -- Electronic communication and peer relationships : barry h. schneider and yair amichai-hamburger -- Facilitating children's peer relations.