Compared social interactions of persuasive preschoolers to those of dominant and less persuasive peers. In comparison to other children, persuasive children made more attempts to persuade, used a moderate number of extremely friendly or aggressive strategies, and had a lower rate of compliance. (GLR)

Results confirmed that private speech continues through late adolescence. Relationship between private speech and observer indicates that social situations may profoundly effect its occurrence. Certain categories of private speech correlated positively or negatively with task performance. Subjects' private descriptions of activity and…

Three children with normally developing language who served as peer models in a preschool classroom for language-impaired children were observed, to evaluate their performance as language models. Results indicated wide variation in the amount of time each child spent engaging language-impaired classmates in activities and conversation. (DB)

Investigated the types of social issues that produce conflicts; the extent to which children respond positively to protests from others; and the ways in which conflicts are resolved. Results indicated that preschoolers' conflicts were not solely negative or aggressive and that their social interaction and social contexts were multidimensional.…

Compared the collaborative patterns of seven- and five-year-old expert planners working with five-year-old novice planners on tasks requiring reverse sequencing strategies. Results suggest that cognitive gains are achieved when children collaborate with peers more expert than themselves in problem-solving activities. (MM)

Suggests that population education should promote the ability to think and reason and should focus on (1) respect for others, especially persons of the other sex; (2) developing self-esteem; (3) the possibility and desirability of planning, especially of pregnancies; (4) the consequences of behavior; and (5) the ability to withstand peer pressure.…

Data compiled from kindergartners' writing samples, records of kindergartners' social interactions, and interviews of kindergartners indicated that teacher behavior, student interactions, classroom materials and environment, and student perspectives on journal writing influenced student choice of topics for journal writing. (ME)

The compulsive perfectionist is compared with "stress seekers" who pursue challenges without judging themselves as harshly. Examples of these types from the literature in terms of economic life, fiction, interpersonal relationships, and sexuality are discussed. Risk-taking and social pressure are seen as key factors in the balanced…

Presents typology for differential assessment of and intervention with shoplifters. Notes that model identifies five major categories under which client motivation can be classified: entitlement, addictions, peer pressure, stress, and impulsiveness. Addresses requisite social work knowledge and skills for addressing this costly social problems.…

Analysis of data from the National Youth Survey reveals that the time that adolescents spend with family (particularly on weekends) can reduce or eliminate the influence of delinquent peers. By contrast, attachment to parents has no such effect but may deter delinquency indirectly by inhibiting the initial formation of delinquent friendships.…

Suggests ways that teachers can inspire their colleagues to do quality work, noting what to do and what to avoid. The suggestions include: sharing information but not preaching, walking the talk, creating and sustaining energy within the building, developing a collegial communication style, making connections beyond the building, and promoting…

Examined relations between parent attitudes, intrinsic value of science, peer support, available activities, and preference for science careers for science-talented rural high school girls. Findings from questionnaires completed by 220 students and their mothers highlight the importance of providing activities and other supports to maintain girls'…

Examines and criticizes two popular conceptions of student voice: (1) voice as individual expression and (2) voice as participation. Proposes that student voice should be seen as a project that involves appropriation, social struggle, and becoming. Expounds that this conception of voice reaffirms the agency of student writers in the production of…

Reviews four types of evidence from published literature that supports the conclusion that grouping deviant youth for treatment may produce unintended, harmful effects. Recommends a research agenda designed to help clinicians provide the highest level of care for children and adolescents with behavior problems. (Author/MKA)

Used interviews and observations to examine the formation of an alternative student group that resisted the cultures of the dominant peer groups in their high school. Depicted the process by which a group of working-class students used peer-group membership as a supportive environment to defy the forces of social reproduction and become the people…