Conformity as a Function of Age in Preadolescents.

Strassberg, Donald S.; Wiggen, Emily

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Publication Date: 1973

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Conformity as a Function of Age in Preadolescents

Strassberg, Donald S.; Wiggen, Emily

Journal of Social Psychology, 91, 61-66, Oct 73

A group of elementary children were tested for conformity to peers. Results showing the conformity decreased between ages 8 and 11 years and increased to age 13 are discussed in terms of descrepancies among earlier investigations in this area. (Author/KM)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Conformity, Data Analysis, Elementary Education, Peer Groups, Social Behavior, Social Psychology

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