Friendship in Childhood and Adolescence

by Phil Erwin

Overview

Developmental psychology is core subject for both single honours psychology and many related degrees eg. education, nursery nursing paediatrics

Useful for range of professionals eg. Social workers, educational psychologists, youth and community workers, clinical and child psychologists, counsellors

Author is experienced teacher and active researcher in the field

Assumes no prior psychological knowledge

Clear, in-depth coverage of area with many applied examples

Has annotated further reading, glossary of key terms and chapter summaries

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317798521
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/23/2013
Series:	Psychology Focus
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	424 KB

About the Author

Phil Erwin

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and background 2. Attachment and later relationships 3. Social cognitive bases of children's peer relationships 4. Patterns of social interaction 5. Adolescence 6. Relationships in context 7. Relationship problems 8. Improving peer relationships Glosssary References Index

Editorial Reviews

'This is a concise text presented by an experienced teacher in psychology. This book is a very readable introduction to the subject. The information is presented with clarity and without loss of scholarship, and the author draws out for readers areas of current debate. The format is extremely useful of revision of specific areas of the text. It is especially appropriate for readers without previous expertise in the area and provides comprehensive details on how and where to pursue the subject further.' - Anji Wilson, University of Cambridge, in the Journal of Biosocial Science

'An ideal text for beginners in this area. It provides important source material for students interested in children's developing friendships ... I would have no hesitation in recommending it to potential students of psychology, social science and education.' - Doreen Thompson, Research Student, University of Cambridge

'Reduces complex psychological theory to accessible language. There are ample references and guidelines for further reading to stimulate the more advanced student.' - Helen Sharpe, Research Student, Bolton Institute

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