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The Development of Same-sex Friendships in Middle School

The Development of Same-sex Friendships in Middle School. Julie Carbery , Ph.D. Why examine social relationships. DOMAINS: physical, cognitive, spiritual/moral, *socio-emotional Today we will focus on the socio-emotional domain; how one relates to their peers

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The Development of Same-sex Friendships in Middle School

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  1. The Development of Same-sex Friendships in Middle School Julie Carbery, Ph.D.

  2. Why examine social relationships • DOMAINS: physical, cognitive, spiritual/moral, *socio-emotional • Today we will focus on the socio-emotional domain; how one relates to their peers • Parents influence decreases dramatically

  3. Sequence of Development • Playmates • Same sex peers • Romantic relationships

  4. Middle School Years • Parents influences decreases and influence of peer soars! • Time with parents • Moms 20 Dads 10 • Social Competence • Group projects begin • Friends: companionship, intimacy, acceptance • Need acceptance by peers and avoid rejection

  5. Friendships determine later romantic relationships

  6. Influence of network Members for Middle School Students

  7. Social Needs • Middle Schoolers turn to friends to meet social needs;

  8. Social Status • Social Status: • Accepted • Neglected • Rejected • Trust: friendships become intimate • Gender Differences: • Boys: Dominance, athletic ability, coolness and toughness • Girls: Physical appearance, family status • Queen Bees and Wannabees • Cliques: Reputation based groups

  9. Resilency as a goal • Assertiveness behaviors: I am ok/you are ok • Solving Conflicts • Grit: persistence, self-control, curiousity, consciousness, and self-confidence • Do not shield from failure, low risk mistakes/high risk mistakes

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