FRHD 2280 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Relational Aggression, Survey Data Collection, Protective Factor

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2280
• Professor: Carol- Anne Hendry

Document Summary

Criteria for popularity: for girls; looks, clothes, charisma (attractive personality, for boys; sports, athletic ability, stature (taller, bigger etc. Does money matter: research proves that wealthier kids have a better shot of popularity in all schools. Cautious who you are seen with who you surround yourself with. Particularly rugged in middle school the need to be in" and you"ll put up with a lot of stuff": relatable to chimpanzees. Male chimps physically compete to determine leader". Being popular is not the same as being nice: popular kids often put people down. Relational aggression: harm inflicted on a target through damage to, or manipulation of social relationships. Bigger vulnerability to eating disorders, depression etc. Friendships feel less safe, harder to maintain. People who engage in aggression against others are disliked. Positive & negative features: help & guidance, companionship & recreation, conflict, jealousy.