Peer experiences and social self-perceptions: A sequential model

Author(s): Hymel, S.

Journal/Book: Develop Psychol. 1997; 33: 750 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Amer Psychological Assoc. 135-145.

Abstract: This study evaluated a social process model describing how aggression and withdrawal lead to negative social self-perceptions. The model posited both direct (i.e., cognitions associated with withdrawal) and indirect (i.e., mediations of negative peer status and peer experiences) influences. Eight- to 10-year-old children (n = 793) completed peer assessment measures of aggression, withdrawal, peer status, victimization and affiliations, and self-reports of loneliness, perceived acceptance, and perceived behavior-conduct. As expected, the model was supported for social self-perceptions but not for perceived behavior-conduct. Withdrawn behavior uniquely predicted social self-perceptions. Bath negative peer status and peer victimization successively mediated the impact of social behavior on loneliness and perceived acceptance. Classroom affiliations did not mediate social self-perceptions.

Note: Article Boivin M, Univ Laval, Ecole Psychol, Pavillon FA Savard, St Foy, PQ G1K 7P4, CANADA

Keyword(s): CHILDRENS PERCEPTIONS; SOCIOMETRIC STATUS; MIDDLE CHILDHOOD; REJECTED BOYS; AGGRESSION; LONELINESS; HETEROGENEITY; ATTRIBUTIONS; PREDICTION; WITHDRAWAL

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