peer acceptance
Fitting in socially
Peer acceptance is being regarded favorably by others in one's social group, especially among children and adolescents.
The term appears frequently in developmental psychology and education, where it correlates with self-esteem and academic performance: Students with high peer acceptance showed fewer behavioral problems.
The opposite is peer rejection.
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- socializationInternalizing cultural norms
- belongingnessNeed for social inclusion
- in crowdExclusive social group
cool kids · social norms · group cohesion · community values · inclusivity · lunch table · identity formation · validation · empathy · affirmation · mutual respect · adolescence · finding your tribe · attachment theory · emotional support · role modeling · social bonding · collective identity
- social developmentsocialization, social skills, friendship, social behavior, belonging
- childhood friendshipbest friends, playmates, sharing, birthday parties, sleepovers
- LGBTQ educationGSA, LGBTQ history, LGBTQ youth, queer studies, trans students
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Social exclusion by equals
social rejection · social exclusion · ostracism · isolation · social isolation
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Social exclusion by equals
unpopularity · bullying · invisibility · friendlessness · loneliness
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