Well-established psychological theories indicate that interpersonal relationships and
emotional well-being are linked in fundamental ways (Coyne, 1976; Sullivan, 1953). Indeed …

Social relationships are of vital importance for children's and adolescents' development, and
disruptions in these relationships can have serious implications. Such disruptions play a …

Friendships are critical relationships in children's lives. In this chapter, the research methods
used to children's friendships are introduced. Then, proximal (social‐cognitive and …

Investigations of women's same-sex relationships present a paradoxical pattern, with
women generally disliking competition, yet also exhibiting signs of intrasexual rivalry. The …

Increasing international attention on wellbeing places the onus on education systems to
support children's positive psychosocial development. Despite broad and rich literature …

La adaptación en la infancia hace referencia al ajuste personal, social y familiar que los
niños manifiestan. Esta variable está relacionada con factores personales y familiares que …

Friendship constitutes a human universal, with people across different times and places
forming friendly relationships. Yet, people are selective in whom they befriend. The current …

We assessed 3rd–5th grade children's endorsement of 12 friendship expectations, in two
mental age-matched (M= 10.15 years) groups; one with autism spectrum disorder (ASD; n …

Social experiences are an integral part of normative development for youth and social
functioning difficulties are related to poor outcomes. Youth with anxiety disorders, and …

As peers become a major part of children's social life, children seek out and provide support
for each other when experiencing strong emotions. We examined children's intrinsic …