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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence 6/2006

01-12-2006 | Original Paper

Age and Gender Differences in Peer Conflict

Auteurs: Melanie A. Noakes, Christina M. Rinaldi

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Youth and Adolescence | Uitgave 6/2006

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine age and gender differences in peer conflict, particularly in regards to conflict issues and resolution strategies reported by children and adolescents. Students from grades 4 and 8 (60 boys, 60 girls) were asked interview questions and given 3 hypothetical scenarios to respond to. Teacher and self-reports were also gathered for each student to assess their level of adaptive ability. The results showed that adolescents tended to report higher rates of conflict and endorsed more cooperative strategies than 4th graders, who endorsed more aggressive tactics. Female students reported having more relational issues and used more conflict-mitigating strategies, while boys reported having more conflicts related to status/dominance. Finally, links were also found between effective resolution strategies and social ability. The implications and limitations of this study are discussed.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Age and Gender Differences in Peer Conflict
Auteurs
Melanie A. Noakes
Christina M. Rinaldi
Publicatiedatum
01-12-2006
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Youth and Adolescence / Uitgave 6/2006
Print ISSN: 0047-2891
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-6601
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-006-9088-8

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