1. Introduction and background -- 2. Attachment and later relationships -- 3. Social cognitive bases of children's peer relationships -- 4. Patterns of social interaction -- 5. Adolescence -- 6. Relationships in context -- 7. Relationship problems -- 8. Improving peer relationships
Summary
Friendships are crucial to children's well-being and happiness and lay important foundations upon which later relationships in adolescence and adulthood are built. This overview of the nature and significance of children's peer relationships examines issues such as social-cognitive development; the context of children's relationships; relationship problems such as loneliness; shyness and social isolation; and methods of promoting positive relationships
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-159) and index
