As social media use becomes increasingly widespread among adolescents, research in this
area has accumulated rapidly. Researchers have shown a growing interest in the impact of …

This article reviews evidence for re-conceptualizing acculturation status and acculturation
process in health care research with United States (US) Latino populations. Prior literature …

This study examined the developmental course and adjustment correlates of time with peers
from age 8 to 18. On seven occasions over 8 years, the two eldest siblings from 201 E …

Social and Personality Development looks at the processes by which we come to be who we
are. It covers a range of topics central to personality and developmental psychology. The …

This chapter first traces peer experiences and relationships from their building blocks in
infancy and early childhood through their advances in adolescence. It then discusses the …

1994; Parker & Asher, 1993). In turn, chil-dren who enjoy positive relationships with peers
appear to experience levels of emotional well-being, beliefs about the self, and values for …

Adolescence is a developmental period with a reputation. Much like toddlerhood, it is often
described as a period of vehement conflicts with parents, emotional upheaval, and irrational …

The author tested a model hypothesizing that students' self-perceived academic support
(from parents, teachers, and peers) is related to their achievement directly and indirectly …

Policy makers are especially concerned about persistently high dropout rates among US
Latinos, the largest minority population in the United States. This study used a national …

Classrooms and schools are not only forums for scholarly work and learning, but also rich
social arenas with constant interaction and affiliation. Some students competently interact …