Social Comparison Processes in Sibling and Peer Relations.

Santrock, John W.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ237188

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Publication Date: 1980-Sep

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Social Comparison Processes in Sibling and Peer Relations.

Santrock, John W.; And Others

Journal of Genetic Psychology, v137 n1 p91-107 Sep 1980

Evaluated the importance of social comparison processes in sibling and peer interaction. Experiment I assessed the influence of social comparison on male children during mother-sibling interaction and subsequent peer interaction. Experiment II assessed the influence of social comparison during peer interaction on female children's subsequent interaction with younger sisters. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Children, Comparative Analysis, Family Relationship, Interaction Process Analysis, Mothers, Peer Relationship, Sex Differences, Siblings, Social Behavior

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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