Abstract Theory and research on sex differences in adjustment focus largely on parental,
societal, and biological influences. However, it also is important to consider how peers …

This Annotation highlights recent research on the role of peer group and friendship factors in
the development of psychopathology in childhood and adolescence. Several processes are …

It has been argued that children who possess an advanced theory of mind (ToM) are viewed
positively by their peers, but the empirical findings are mixed. This meta‐analysis of 20 …

Being born a girl or a boy has implications that carry considerably beyond chromosomal,
hormonal, and genital differences. In this chapter, we consider the developmental processes …

This research addresses a new construct, co–rumination. Co–rumination refers to
extensively discussing and revisiting problems, speculating about problems, and focusing …

This study examined the degree to which children and adolescents prioritize popularity in
the peer group over other relational domains. Participants were 1013 children and …

Four-year-olds Robbie and Jamila are pretending to be firefighters. They have firefighters'
hats and boots, and even a fire engine on which to ride. They have a plush Dalmatian dog …

Crime rates have risen steadily in nearly all countries that keep accurate records (Rutter,
Giller, & Hagell, 1998). More dramatic has been the increase in violent crime by young …

There is a need in both public and professional sectors for a deeper, and more complete
understanding of forgiveness, as we are-in the author's own words-" on the threshold of an …

Friendships are critical relationships in children's lives. In this chapter, the research methods
used to children's friendships are introduced. Then, proximal (social‐cognitive and …