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Evolutionary Perspectives on the Development of Social Exchanges.
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Sheese, Brad E.; Graziano, William G. – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2002
Argues that apparent incompatibilities between social exchange and developmental perspectives can be resolved by using evolutionary theories to extend the logic of social exchange. Discusses the implications of an expanded evolutionary perspective on social exchange and development, proposing that developmental context and genetic relatedness may…
Descriptors: Children, Definitions, Evolution, Family Relationship
Gender and Social Exchange: A Developmental Perspective.
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Maccoby, Eleanor E. – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2002
Uses a developmental perspective on social interaction to trace gender differences in adulthood to relationship patterns that emerge in childhood. Summarizes results of: (1) experimental studies and naturalistic studies of workplace interaction in mixed-sex task-oriented groups; (2) same-sex interaction; (3) adult friendship; and (4) heterosexual…
Descriptors: Adults, Friendship, Gender Issues, Interpersonal Relationship
Adherence to Communal Norms: What It Means, When It Occurs, and Some Thoughts on How It Develops.
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Clark, Margaret S.; Jordan, Sarah D. – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2002
Discusses how communal norms, which emerge gradually across childhood, are a product of social exchanges characteristic of relationships with family members and friends. Distinguishes between communal and exchange relationships. Reviews theoretical and empirical work on adults' use of communal norms and speculates on their developmental…
Descriptors: Child Development, Informal Organization, Interpersonal Relationship, Justice