The ecology of peer relations

Kelly, Barbara (1996) The ecology of peer relations. Early Childhood Development and Care, 115 (1). pp. 99-114. ISSN 0300-4430 (https://doi.org/10.1080/0300443961150109)

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Abstract

The study of peer relations has arrived at an interesting point both conceptually and in terms of current evidence. In reviewing research with a particular focus on links between family experience and peer competence, it is clear that a sophisticated ecology is emerging. Research in this area is wide‐ranging and innovative, reflecting and defining issues which have relevance to the study of many aspects of child development. A number of key areas which involve new conceptualisations and directions are identified—for example, relationships, bidirectionality and the notion of dynamic genotype/phenotype interaction. Advances in peer research begin to address an increasing demand for collaborative exploration of processes amongst developmentalists, environmentalists and geneticists.

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Kelly, Barbara ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5388-7560;
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