In which certain children become targets of verbal and physical attacks or other forms of abuse.
Peer Victimization
Children who are not socially preferred, but often use defiance, bullying, or other tactics to be admired by peers.
Popular-Antisocial Children
Children’s judgements of whom most of their classmates admire.
Perceived Popularity
Children who are both liked and disliked by their peers.
Controversial Children
Children who are disliked by their peers, and show high rates of conflict and hyperactive behavior.
Rejected-Aggressive Children
Children who are socially preferred and high in perceived popularity.
Popular-Prosocial Children
Children who are seldom mentioned, either positively or negatively
Neglected Children
The extent to which a child is viewed by a group of age mates, such as classmates, as a worthy social partner.
Peer Acceptance
Children who are not socially preferable due to passiveness and social awkwardness.
Rejected-Withdrawn Children
Collectives that generate unique values and standards for behavior and a social structure of leaders and followers.
Peer Groups