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The Friendship Factor: Helping Our Children Navigate Their Social World--And Why It Matters for Their Success and Happiness

by Kenneth Rubin

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A research-based guide to children’s friendships and social development

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A research-based guide to children’s friendships and social development

Drawing on long-term research and case studies, Kenneth H. Rubin examines friendship as a central part of children’s emotional and intellectual development. The book distinguishes ordinary variations in social behavior from signs of loneliness or more serious difficulty, giving parents a framework for observing how a child relates to peers. It also addresses the difference between being liked and being dominant, alongside practical strategies for reducing aggression and building social skills. The emphasis is on understanding children’s place in their social world and identifying constructive ways to support healthier peer relationships.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Parents seeking guidance on children’s friendships and peer relationships
  • Caregivers concerned about loneliness, aggression, or social skills
  • Adults interested in research-informed child social development

Themes

Childhood friendshipSocial developmentLoneliness and solitudePeer acceptanceAggression and social skills

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Book overview

Based on twenty-five years of research on friendship, Dr. Kenneth H. Rubin reveals the importance of children's social development to their emotional and intellectual growth--and future success. In The Friendship Factor he uses vivid case studies to differentiate normal development from potential problems and real distress, exploring how to:

  • Distinguish between a solitary child and a lonely child

  • Encourage the development of "popularity-as-likability," not "dominance"

  • Help an easily angered child be less aggressive

  • Increase a child's social ability with specific skills and strategies

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