On The Functions of Social Conflict among Children.

Maynard, Douglas W.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ319393

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

On The Functions of Social Conflict among Children.

Maynard, Douglas W.

American Sociological Review, v50 n2 p207-23 Apr 1985

Conflict episodes among first-graders were videotaped and analyzed. It appears that the function of social conflict among children is to build their small-group society and its structure: while arguing, children create political alignments, and thereby realize their practical interests within a changing set of social relationships. (KH)

Descriptors: Children, Conflict, Elementary Education, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Structure, Interpersonal Competence, Social Development, Social Structure

Publication Type: Journal Articles

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A