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Gavin, Leslie A.; Furman, Wyndol – Developmental Psychology, 1989
Examines peer group perceptions of 312 students in grades 5-12. Early and middle adolescents placed more value on being in a popular group; perceived more conformity, antagonism, and leadership in their groups; and reported more antagonistic interactions with those outside their groups than did preadolescents and late adolescents. (RJC)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Age Differences, Group Dynamics