Objective: The aims of the present study were to investigate (1) whether young children with a known history of maltreatment by caregivers have more problematic peer relationships and classroom behaviors than other children, and (2) if children's behaviors with peers mediated associations between maltreatment and children's problem peer relations.…

Predictions from the Rejection Sensitivity (RS) model concerning the social causes and consequences of RS were examined in a longitudinal study of 150 middle school students. Peer nominations of rejection, self-report measures of anxious and angry rejection expectations, and social anxiety, social withdrawal, and loneliness were assessed at two…

This article discusses the problems and conflicts faced by black college students and the ways in which they are expected to react or cope with the problems. (RC)

In a culture that institutionalizes lack of commitment, young people are creating new ideal men and women who can resist each other's impact, to achieve maximal detachment from feeling. (Author/KE)

Research is needed on the etiology, prevention and treatment of "blindisms" (stereotypic self-stimulatory behaviors characterized by withdrawal from the environment) which have been observed in some young blind children. (LH)

Presented is a detailed case study of an 8-year-old socially withdrawn girl with elective mutism. Reviewed are early developmental data, and described are the therapeutic processes involved in her treatment in a psychiatric facility, including speech therapy and individual play sessions. Theoretical considerations on the origin of her mutism are…

The case history involves consultation with the parents and teacher of a socially withdrawn kindergarten child. (CL)

Sixteen socially isolated fifth graders with low peer acceptance who participated in a rehearsal/modeling social skills training group scored significantly higher on the Role Play Test than Ss in a control group (coaching/discussion). The benefits of peer modeling and behavioral rehearsal were suggested. (Author/CL)

A comparison made of personal and impersonal Extension contacts made by alienated farmers revealed that farmers with high alienation scores, as measured by the Srole Scale, avoided personal contacts with Extension personnel. Alienation was not a factor in the use of impersonal contacts. (DM)

Examined the regulation of personal space in preschool children by studying adult-child dyads. Detailed analysis of simultaneous movements revealed a highly significant behavioral pattern consisting predominantly of approaches and withdrawals by both members of the dyad. (Author/DB)

Investigated the ability of the Wechsler Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) subtest scores to distinguish between three groups of behaviorally disordered boys and a control group. Results suggest that although WISC-R subtest scores were able to distinguish between the groups, their use as a classification metric could be highly misleading.…

Examines the effects of structured peer praise on the social involvement of 3 socially withdrawn children. Each child's teacher implemented Positive Peer Reporting (PPR), which consisted of rewarding classmates for publicly praising the social behavior of the participant during brief, daily sessions. Results indicated that PPR was effective for…

Presents review and critique of play therapy literature related to abused and neglected children. Discusses seven characteristic play behaviors and two common play themes of maltreated children. Offers recommendations for future research. Includes 50 citations. (Author/CRR)

This paper outlines therapeutic group work with young children in response to acute community trauma in Northern Ireland. The children in question were the focus of a highly publicised dispute concerning access to their school. The work was carried out by NOVA, a Barnardo's trauma support service. Part one outlines the theoretical framework. It…

Findings yielded a comprehensive portrait of the predictive relations among children's aggressive or withdrawn behaviors, peer rejection, and psychological maladjustment across the 5-12 age period. Examination of peer rejection in different variable contexts and across repeated intervals throughout childhood revealed differences in the timing,…