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20 - Prosocial Behavior, Peer Relationships, and Friendships

from Part III - Development of Prosociality in Context

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 May 2023

By
Kristina L. McDonald ,
Melanie A. Dirks ,
Kristen A. Dunfield  and
Estephen A. Hakim
Edited by
Tina Malti  and
Maayan Davidov
Tina Malti
Affiliation:
University of Toronto
Maayan Davidov
Affiliation:
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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Summary

Prosocial behavior plays a crucial role in the social success of children and adolescents. This chapter reviews research on the relations between prosocial behavior and features of youth’s relationships with peers, both within groups and dyadically within friendships. We also discuss possible theoretical mechanisms that may link prosocial behavior to functioning with peers, highlighting lingering questions and future directions to guide research in this area.

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peerspeer grouppeer relationshipsfriendshippeer acceptancepeer rejectionpopularityvictimizationprosocialsocial adjustment
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The Cambridge Handbook of Prosociality
Development, Mechanisms, Promotion
 , pp. 409 - 426
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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