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Relational and Physical Aggression, Prosocial Behavior, and Peer Relations: Gender Moderation and Bidirectional Associations

Zimmer-Gembeck, Melanie J., Geiger, Tasha C., Crick, Nicki R.·2005·The Journal of Early Adolescence

Abstract

In this 3-year prospective study (N = 458) spanning a transition to middle school, bidirectional associations between children’s relations with schoolmates (social preference andimpact)and behaviors (physical and relational aggression, prosocial behavior) were examined using structural equation modeling. Gender moderation of all estimated paths was examined. There was no gender difference in relational aggression in Grade 3; girls were more relationally aggressive than boys in Grade 6. Males were more physically aggressive than females; females were more prosocial and preferred by peers. Longitudinal and bidirectional associations between relations with peers and behaviors were found. Compared to one-group models of social preference and impact, gender moderation models improved model fit significantly. With regard to social preference and children’s behaviors, gender moderated concurrent, but not longitudinal, associations. With regards to social impact and children’s behaviors, gender moderated both concurrent and longitudinal associations. There was moderate stability of behaviors, including relational aggression.

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  • Many adolescents use relational aggression to manage interpersonal conflicts, and some studies suggest it is more common among girls than boys.

    “For example, many adolescents use relational aggression to manage interpersonal conflicts, and some studies suggest that it is more common among girls than boys (Linder, Crick, & Collins, 2002; Zimmer-Gembeck, Geiger, & Crick, 2005).”

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Authors
Zimmer-Gembeck, M. J., Geiger, T. C., & Crick, N. R.
Affiliations
  • Griffith University-Gold Coast Campus,
  • University of Rochester Medicine (US)
  • University of Minnesota (US)
Venue
The Journal of Early Adolescence
Published
2005-11
Volume
25
Issue
4
Pages
421-452
ISSN
  • 0272-4316 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-5449
OpenAlex
W2122066434
Cited by
325
References
95
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FWCI
16.51
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
The Journal of Early Adolescence (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Social Sciences › Education › Early Childhood Education and Development
Keywords
relational aggression, physical aggression, prosocial behavior, peer relationships, social preferences, social impact, gender differences, middle school transition, bidirectional relationship, behavioral stability, children

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