Effects of Friendship on Evaluations; Homesickness in Boys. Research Notes.

Jordan, Debra J.

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ERIC Number: EJ529933

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Publication Date: 1996

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Effects of Friendship on Evaluations; Homesickness in Boys. Research Notes.

Jordan, Debra J.

Camping Magazine, v68 n6 p7-8 Jul-Aug 1996

Summarizes research on the effects of friendship and group acceptance on adolescents' evaluations of camp, and on the incidence of homesickness among boys ages 8-16 participating in a residential sports camp. Implications for camp involve helping campers develop appropriate social skills and educating staff concerning the symptoms of homesickness. (LP)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Camping, Childhood Attitudes, Emotional Response, Friendship, Interpersonal Competence, Males, Peer Acceptance, Peer Groups, Preadolescents, Program Evaluation, Research, Resident Camp Programs, Staff Role

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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