Family and Peers

This volume examines why and how relationships within the family predict the quality of children’s relationships with peers. Drawing on a substantial body of research, it advances understanding of the mechanisms underlying continuity between family and peer relationships, with important implications for theory development and interventions aimed at improving children’s social functioning.

Key Features:

• Explores theoretical mechanisms linking family relationships to children’s peer interactions.
• Integrates multiple perspectives, including learning-based and biological explanations.
• Emphasizes the role of cultural context in shaping family and peer relationship dynamics.
• Examines developmental considerations, highlighting how age-related changes influence relational processes.
• Contributes to both theoretical models of children’s relationships and practical intervention efforts.