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Massad, Christopher M. – Child Development, 1981
Examined the relationship between sex role identity and two measures of adjustment--self-acceptance and peer acceptance--among adolescents. Sex differences were discovered regarding factors positively associated with self-acceptance. Findings suggest that a model of sex role differentiation during adolescence must recognize differential pressures…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Androgyny, Peer Acceptance, Peer Relationship

Bulkeley, R.; Cramer, D. – Journal of Adolescence, 1994
The program involved each adolescent receiving 10 weeks' consecutive training. The results suggested that individualized training was superior to standardized training. Skills important for making friendships were included in the program, and provision was made for meeting the needs of both impulsive and unassertive adolescents within group…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Friendship, Group Instruction, Individual Instruction
Herron, Ron; Peter, Val J. – 1998
This book provides a blueprint for teens for building friendships. The book contains suggestions for improving friendship skills, making a good first impression, and getting along with others. Also covered are people skills for use in many social situations, and keeping friendships healthy. Following the introduction, chapter one, "The Basics…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Communication Apprehension, Friendship, Interpersonal Competence
Hansell, Stephen – 1979
This research investigated the relationship between ego development and social network structure in grades 9 through 12 in a private school. Students filled out a sentence completion test for ego development and named friends with whom they spent the most time in school on a sociometric questionnaire. Popularity, mutuality in dyads, and choices…
Descriptors: Group Status, Group Structure, High School Students, Interpersonal Relationship