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Oberle, Eva; Schonert-Reichl, Kimberly A.; Thomson, Kimberly C. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2010
Past studies have investigated relationships between peer acceptance and peer-rated social behaviors. However, relatively little is known about the manner in which indices of well-being such as optimism and positive affect may predict peer acceptance above and beyond peer ratings of antisocial and prosocial behaviors. Early adolescence--roughly…
Descriptors: Females, Early Adolescents, Grade 5, Peer Acceptance
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Bolger, Niall; And Others – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1989
The development of suicidal thoughts in children was studied, using life history data from 364 undergraduates. Results suggest that: many children and adolescents contemplate suicide, and those at increased risk of suicidal thought are also at increased risk of suicide. Examining suicidal ideation in non-clinical samples is discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation