Citation

Hartup WW, Moore SG. Early Child Res. Q. 1990; 5(1): 1-17.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/0885-2006(90)90002-I

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The developmental and prognostic implications of early peer relations are considered. Evidence concerning peer difficulties as risk factors is reviewed along with research dealing with family relations and peer relations in social development. A conjunctive model is advanced to account for the manner in which troubled family relations are followed by troubled peer relations, problems with self-regard, narrowed alternatives in choosing friends, and manifestations of social deviance. The origins of these conjunctive cycles appear to exist in early childhood, hence requiring attention in program implementation and management for young children.