Peer Relationships and Adjustment at School (Hc)

This volume brings together an impressive array of respected scholars to examine the variedand complex ways in which peers influence adolescents' beliefs and behaviors in theschool context. The breadth of peer influence on academic and social adjustment is evidentin the wide variety of topics covered in the present volume. Throughout the chapters,scholars provide unique insights regarding the complex ways that the academic andsocial spheres of adolescents' lives are interconnected. Collectively, the chapters in thisvolume expand current knowledge and theory in peer relations research by (a) exploringdifferent types of peer relations (e.g., close friendships, peer groups) and different peerdynamics (e.g., popularity, bullying) that emerge in the school context, (b) examining differentprocesses that explain why and how peers influence each other in school, (c) considering developmental issues duringadolescence that may be critical to understanding peers and adjustment at school and (d) providing information abouthow teacher practices or programs influence peer relations and school adjustment. Peer Relationships and Adjustment inSchool is an important volume for researchers and practitioners interested in social development, peer relationships andyouth engagement and achievement in school.