The Emergence of Social Dominance in Young Boys' Play Groups: Developmental Differences and Behavioral Correlates.

Pettit, Gregory S.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Emergence of Social Dominance in Young Boys' Play Groups: Developmental Differences and Behavioral Correlates.

Pettit, Gregory S.; And Others

Developmental Psychology, v26 n6 p1017-25 Nov 1990

Relations among dominance, sociometric preference, and social behavior were examined in groups of unacquainted first and third grade boys meeting in play sessions. Younger groups with high aggression showed less coherent organization than did others. Dominance was associated with social preference in younger groups, and with leadership in older groups. (BC)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Aggression, Black Youth, Elementary School Students, Group Dynamics, Group Structure, Leadership, Males, Peer Groups, Peer Relationship, Play, Primary Education, Social Behavior, Vertical Organization

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Language: English

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