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Peer Influences on Academic Motivation

Exploring Multiple Methods of Assessing Youths’ Most “Influential” Peer Relationships

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ID11670622
AuthorsLauren E Molloy (Pennsylvania State University, University Park,, corresponding author), Scott D Gest (Pennsylvania State University, University Park), Kelly L Rulison (0000-0003-2380-5250, University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
Year2010
Volume31
Issue1
Pages13-40
Publication date2010-11-04
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Journal of Early Adolescence (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0272-4316 • E-ISSN: 1552-5449
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0272431610384487
OpenAlexW2158894040
LanguageEN
Citations received34
References cited40

The present study examines the relative role of three distinct types of peer relationships (reciprocated friendships, frequent interactions, and shared group membership) in within-year changes in academic self-concept and engagement before and after the transition to middle school (fifth and seventh grade). In a series of linear regression analyses, main effects of each peer type’s academic self-concept and engagement on changes in youths’ academic characteristics were used to test socialization processes. Interactions of youths’ academic skills with those of each peer type were used to test social comparison processes influencing changes in academic self-concept. Results suggest unique roles of each peer relationship differentially influencing changes in youths’ academic adjustment as well as stronger influence effects during seventh than fifth grade. Implications are discussed in terms of distinct influence processes associated with each peer relationship type as well as potential developmental differences in the role that certain peer relationships play

Academic achievement · Developmental psychology · Multilevel model · Peer group · Peer influence · Peer relations · Social influence · Socialization · Test (biology · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Parental Involvement in Education · Psychology · Social Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support · Ecology

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Citations per year2,43
Citation span2012 - 2026 (15)
Citation velocitycurrent
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