Schmucks: Chapter 5: Friendship

Schmucks: Chapter 5: Friendship

Friendship = attraction and hostility among peers that influence the self-concepts and academic performances of the individual students

Cohesiveness is a characteristic of a group and differs from psychological feelings of inclusion or attitudes about involvement.

Personal Variables Related to Liking:

Physical Attributes

Social Behavior

Intelligence

Mental Health

Sex and Race

Social Variables Related to Liking:

_ Teacher Behavior

Classroom Social Structure

Centally Structured Groups

Diffusely structured Groups

Some Bases of Attraction and Friendship

Cognitive Validation Theory

Balance Theory

Self-Esteem Theory

Need Complementarity Theory

The Relationship Between Friendship and Cohesiveness

Effects on Academic Performance

Effects on Group Production

Types of Classroom Cohesiveness

1) attraction to the group because of friendship with the other members.

2) attraction to the group because of mutually held high interest in the task.

3) attraction to the group because of its prestige for the members

The Circular Interpersonal Process: The Case of the Rejected Student.

Negative Cycle and peer Rejection

_ Challenges of Full Inclusion and Diversity.