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Wagner, Lisa – Journal of Early Adolescence, 2019
This study investigates the role of character strengths in peer relationships among early adolescents. A sample of students (N = 339; [X bar] age = 12.84 years, 53.1% female) nominated friends in the classroom and completed assessments of character strengths, the desirability and importance of character strengths in a friend, and friendship…
Descriptors: Friendship, Ethics, Personality Traits, Role
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Brown, Les; And Others – Illinois School Research and Development, 1982
Describes the development of an index to measure elementary school children's comprehension of humor. (FL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Comprehension, Educational Research, Elementary Education
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Jalongo, Mary Renck – Childhood Education, 1985
Focuses on three interrelated issues: (1) developmental theories of humor (2) variables that facilitate children's responses to amusing literature, and (3) strategies for the evaluation and more effective use of humorous children's books. Provides examples of books, an overview chart of the general chronology of children's humor development, and…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development