Youngsters who are often socially isolated and, although they are not necessarily disliked, have few friends are labeled sociometrically:

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Neglected youngsters are those who are often socially isolated and have few friends but are not necessarily disliked. This contrasts with rejected children, who are actively disliked, and controversial children, who have a mix of high positive and high negative nominations from their peers. Average children have an average number of positive and negative nominations.

Youngsters Who Are Often Socially Isolated And, Although They Are