Other 'What Works' Topics
Social Competency
By Elizabeth C. Hair, Ph.D., Justin Jager, and Sarah B. Garrett
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Parent-Child Relationship Sibling Relationships Grandparent and Other Family Member Relationships Non-Familial Adult Relationships Peer Relationships: Platonic Relationships Peer Relationships: Romantic Relationships Conflict Resolution Skills
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Intimacy Skills Prosocial Behaviors Self-Control/Behavior Regulation Social Confidence: Assertiveness, Self-Efficacy, and Initiative Empathy/Sympathy    
Non-Family Relationships

  Experimental Research Studies Non-Experimental Research Studies
Non-Familial Adult Relationships

 
Individual Level

-Particular attention to boys' development of non-family adult relationships, as they often have fewer than girls.

-Particular attention to non-familal relationships for non-African American youth.

-Particular attention to developmental needs according to gender: Optimal teacher-child relationships are characterized by low levels of conflict and dependency for boys, and by closeness for girls

-Mentor-like relationships that occur naturally between a child and an adult in his or her life, especially if established at an early age.

Family Level

-Close and accepting parent-child relationship from early on.

Neighborhood Level

-Residence in an area in which other adults are accessible.

Program Level

-The adoption or development of specific qualities in mentoring programs. These include: regular meeting times, reliable transportation, comprehensive supervision and training, and responsive mentoring.


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