Two samples of sixth-grade students were followed over time to examine relations of
number of reciprocated friendships, peer acceptance, and group membership to academic …

We explored peer acceptance and friendships during adolescence, and their relationship
with subsequent changes in the level of adolescents' academic achievement. Participants …

1994; Parker & Asher, 1993). In turn, chil-dren who enjoy positive relationships with peers
appear to experience levels of emotional well-being, beliefs about the self, and values for …

During adolescence, peer groups present an important venue for socializing school-related
behaviors such as academic achievement and school engagement. While a significant body …

The present study examines the relative role of three distinct types of peer relationships
(reciprocated friendships, frequent interactions, and shared group membership) in within …

Children who enjoy positive relationships with peers experience levels of emotional well-
being, beliefs about the self, and values for prosocial forms of behavior and social …

Peers are of central importance to children throughout childhood and adolescence. They
provide companionship and entertainment, help in solving problems, personal validation …

This review addresses several areas of contemporary research in children's peer
relationships during the elementary and middle school years, with primary foci on children's …

The purpose of this study was to test a model of peer experiences and academic
achievement among elementary school children. This model postulates that the quality of …

Three conceptually distinct dimensions of classroom social position (number of mutual
friendships, social network centrality, and sociometric status) were examined in relation to …