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The Role of Peer Relationships in Adjustment to College
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Swenson, Lisa A.; Nordstrom, Alicia; Hiester, Marnie – Journal of College Student Development, 2008
According to developmental research, peer relationships serve a positive function in children's, adolescents', and adults' lives. We expected that peer relationships would also benefit emerging adults as they transition into college. Using friendship quality and attachment measures, we examined the link between the closeness of peer relationships…
Descriptors: Friendship, Student Adjustment, Peer Relationship, Peer Influence