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This 3 page paper looks at peer rejection including some of the causes and aggravating factors, the short and long term results of peer rejection and the use of intervention strategies. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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child is 11 years old it is estimated 50% of their social activities will involve peers (Reijntjes et al, 2006). With increasing number of single parent families and working parents
the role of the peers is also increasingly important (Mounts, 1997). Peer rejection can occur in a number of ways. During their development children seek to belong and fit in.
During the everyday interactions they maybe faced with large numbers social challenges, these may include teasing, verbal ridicule, aggression, disagreements and threats (Reijntjes et al, 2006). The ability of the
child to deal with these challenges is likely to impact on whether or not peer rejection will manifest, those who demonstrate pro-social behaviour and areable to manage the situation with
positive reactions are least likely to face rejection, while those who are less able to handle the situation and with reactions such as withdrawal or display aggressive behaviour are more
likely to face rejection (Reijntjes et al, 2006). Chapple (2005) also notes also associates a greater potential of peer rejection in children with lower levels of self control. Once
a child is suffering from peer rejection this is likely to follow them through the remaining school years (Mounts, 1997). Those facing peer rejection suffer negative emotional impacts and
include feelings of anxiety and loneliness (Reijntjes et al, 2006, Mounts, 1997). They are likely to suffer as the result of fewer friendships that may provide support at times of
stress and support in school as well as missing out on positive social experiences (Mounts, 1997). The rejection status of the child will also indicate the way that they interpret
subsequent events, those who are rejected are most likely to feel events are negative and directed against them. Those with positive experiences are more likely to interpret an event as
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