HDFS 401 1st Edition Lecture 18Outline of Last Lecture II. Children & Divorcea. Who is affected III. Chapter 8:Peers IV. Parents Type of Play V. Children’s Social Years Outline of Current Lecture VI. Peer StatusVII. Dodge’s Information Processing Model VIII.Physical AppearanceIX. Blending In Current LecturePeer Status: Factors that Affect Peer Acceptance: - Biological Predispositions - Temperament - Temperament + Environment Interactions o Poor effortful control + parental control – rejection o This could be the result of not getting the opportunity to make own decisions o Shy + Negative Parenting – Socially withdrawn/neglected o “Easy” Category – popular – pro social - Why is it important to look at these factors - - Parents will learn what they need to work on their individualized needs Dodge’s Social Information Processing Model “Like the hula-hoop model” - Make decisions or take actions that are appropriate and helpful (how to react to being pushed down) - Deficits in social understanding lead to maladaptive behavior, poor interactions and reduced peer acceptance These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Physical Appearance - Adults and children tend to attribute positive qualities to individuals who are physically attractiveo Prevention: Treat everyone equal as a teacher Blending In “The child who smells funny..” (Not blending in) - The Behavior of the school – what they value - Children who look or act “odd” are unlikely to be popular - Children with disruptive or hyperactive behavior are likely to be rejected - “Nick names can be a good or bad thing”- Children who violate gender rules may be rejected, (Ex: I girl who likes to play sports instead of dolls)- Children will latch on the these gender rulesConsequences of Peer Rejection - Short and long term consequences of rejection:- Physical & social pain – neurological basis - Loneliness, social isolation, alienation - Difficulties in school – relationships with teachers, grade retention - Behavioral & emotional problems - Physical Health Problems – connection between stress and immune system Intervention Strategies - Assignment groups, partners – different skill sets - Hosting assemblies – anti-bullying - Working on problem solving action plan - Saying “Good Morning” to everyone - Positive thinking - Create more skill building
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