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Choi, Jiyoung; Johnson, David W.; Johnson, Roger – Journal of Educational Research, 2011
The authors examined the nature of dominant students in Grades 3-5 in a midwestern school system in the United States. Previous research has indicated 2 ways a student may gain dominance--through bullying and prosocial behaviors. A cluster analysis for dominant children was conducted using social interdependence attitude scores, children's…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Bullying, Aggression, Competition
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Gest, Scott D.; Rodkin, Philip C. – Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2011
Teachers and students in 39 1st, 3rd and 5th grade classrooms participated in a study of teaching practices and classroom peer networks. Teachers reported on their attitudes towards aggression and withdrawal, provided rationales for their seating arrangements, and were observed on patterns of emotional and instructional support and classroom…
Descriptors: Prosocial Behavior, Social Status, Peer Relationship, Friendship