Popular Peers as Change Agents for the Socially Neglected Child in the Classroom.

Middleton, Helene; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ350384

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Popular Peers as Change Agents for the Socially Neglected Child in the Classroom.

Middleton, Helene; And Others

Journal of School Psychology, v24 n4 p343-49 Win 1986

Investigated the use of popular students in promoting the acceptance of socially neglected children. Results from fifth- and sixth-grade students suggest that popular students can be effectively directed to enhance the acceptance of socially neglected children. (Author/ABB)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Change Agents, Children, Classroom Environment, Elementary School Students, Intermediate Grades, Interpersonal Competence, Middle Schools, Peer Acceptance, Peer Influence, Popularity, Social Discrimination

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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