Rough Physical Play in Adolescents: Does It Serve a Dominance Function?.

Boulton, Michael J.

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Publication Date: 1992

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Rough Physical Play in Adolescents: Does It Serve a Dominance Function?

Boulton, Michael J.

Early Education and Development, v3 n4 p312-33 Oct 1992

Reports two studies of adolescent perceptions of playful and aggressive fighting. Results suggest that some bouts of playful fighting are used during adolescence to settle disputes about dominance and that aggression may be introduced into playful fighting to settle dominance disputes. (LB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Behavior Patterns, Conflict Resolution, Interviews, Peer Relationship, Play, Power Structure, Questionnaires, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Social Behavior, Social Control, Student Attitudes, Violence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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