Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

4-25-2025

Keywords

children, development, explicit norms, preschool, social groups, social status

Disciplines

Developmental Psychology

Abstract

Children spend an increasing amount of time in social groups as they age. Preschoolers begin to interact with their peers around playsets, though at this stage, these early social groups are loosely organized. It is not until they reach school age that children begin to feel as true members of a peer group. A peer group interacts on a regular basis, provides a sense of belonging, has implicit or explicit norms, and has a hierarchical order. Within these groups, social status becomes important, with some members being more popular and having a greater social impact than others.

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