Suppose that you conduct a longitudinal study of peer status in grade-school children.Your primary interest is to correlate patterns of peer status with an increased risk for antisocial behaviour later in life.Further suppose that you replicate the findings of other research discussed in the textbook.What sociometric status did you find was associated with the highest risk?

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Research suggests that youth who are rejected by their peers are at the greatest risk for antisocial behavior later in life. Rejected youth are more likely to experience academic and behavioral problems, negative affect, and maladaptive coping, which can decrease their social competence and increase the likelihood of delinquent behavior.

Suppose That You Conduct a Longitudinal Study of Peer Status