Self-perceptions of unpopularity in adolescence: Links to past and current adjustment

Data obtained from questionnaires, checklists, interviews, & school records reveal that self-perceptions of unpopularity in 404 youth in Boston, MA, followed from age 5 to 15 reflected their current emotional & behavioral distress. Early risks & current factors associated with perception...

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Published in:Child & adolescent social work journal 1994-02, Vol.11 (1), p.37-52
Main Authors: Cohen, Elaine, Reinherz, Helen Z, Frost, Abbie K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Boston, Massachusetts
Peer Relations
Risk factors
Self Concept
Selfperception
Unpopularity
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Summary:Data obtained from questionnaires, checklists, interviews, & school records reveal that self-perceptions of unpopularity in 404 youth in Boston, MA, followed from age 5 to 15 reflected their current emotional & behavioral distress. Early risks & current factors associated with perceptions of unpopularity are identified. Feelings of unpopularity in middle childhood increased the risk of similar feelings in adolescence. However, self-reports of unpopularity at age 9 were not strong predictors of emotional & antisocial problems at age 15. Identification of unpopular adolescents & recommendations for future practice & research are proposed. 1 Table, 35 References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0738-0151
1573-2797
DOI:10.1007/BF01876102