Peer Rejection: Developmental Processes and Intervention Strategies

Peer Rejection: Developmental Processes and Intervention Strategies provides an understanding of one of the most important aspects of a child's life, the establishment of peer relationships. It offers valuable insight at a time when the social structure for children is at great risk. Increased school violence and behavioral disturbances coupled with challenges in our economic and family stability highlight the importance of paying close attention to the interactions children have within their social environment and with their peers. Peer rejection can vary in its presentation from name calling to teasing, gossip, and bullying. Bierman shares in the preface of the book communication excerpts from three children about their experience with their peers. These touching examples make a compelling case for the potentially long-term and devastating consequences of peer rejection on a child.