Characteristics of Peer- and Adult-Oriented Children

Analysis of responses of 482 sixth graders, classified as either peer oriented or adult oriented, reveals that while the peer-oriented children generally conform to a socially undesirable peer subculture, they are unsatisfied and anxious about it. Sex differences are discussed and comparisons made w...

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Published in:	Journal of Marriage and the Family Vol. 36; no. 3; p. 543
Main Authors:	Condry, John, Siman, Michael L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	1974
Subjects:	Affiliation Need Child Development Childhood Attitudes Elementary School Students Individual Development Individual Psychology Parent Child Relationship Peer Groups Sex Differences
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Summary:	Analysis of responses of 482 sixth graders, classified as either peer oriented or adult oriented, reveals that while the peer-oriented children generally conform to a socially undesirable peer subculture, they are unsatisfied and anxious about it. Sex differences are discussed and comparisons made with other research. (Author)