During middle childhood, children become more concerned with being accepted by their same-gender peers and fitting in with the norms of the group. The most salient social process that emerges during this stage is

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Negative gossip becomes a more salient social process during middle childhood as children become more concerned with social acceptance and fitting in, using gossip as a means to navigate social hierarchies and group norms.

During Middle Childhood, Children Become More Concerned with Being Accepted