PSYC 355 Chapter Notes -Relyon, Social Intelligence, Socioeconomic Status
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Peers: individuals who are about the same age/maturity level. Provide information (feedback about their abilities, social comparison, etc. ) Type of peer (ex. acquaintance, crowd, clique, romantic partner) Location (ex. mall, school, religious setting, sporting event) Personality traits -- shy adolescent is more likely to be neglected by peers than gregarious adolescent. Spend more time with peers with increasing age. Sometimes, even more than the time spent with parents. Social isolation delinquency, depression, academic difficulties, problem drinking. Positive influence: observe others" needs/interests, become sensitive, form intimacy skills. Negative influence: rejection/loneliness impact on mental health, undermining parental control/values. Parents tend to have little authority over adolescent"s choice in peers. Parents influence choice of neighbourhood, churches, school, family friends (potential friends), etc. Secure attachment may be asset, but not required. More conformation low self-esteem, high social anxiety, uncertain about social identity. Sociometric status: extent that children/adols are dis/liked by peers. Lots of social skills, good listener, controlling negative emotions, self-confident.