Children’s Peer Relations

The relationships children form with each other are important not only to childhood happiness but also to healthy adult functioning. First published in 1998, the editors presented an up-to-date overview of the findings in this area at the time, with reviews of current theory, research and intervention strategies across a range of topics.

Phillip T. Slee is Professor in Human Development (Emeritus) in the School of Education in the College of Education Psychology and Social Work at Flinders University of South Australia. He is a trained teacher and registered psychologist. His publications are in the fields of child development, bullying, school violence and wellbeing. He has extensive research and statistical analysis skills including multi-level modelling and qualitative data analysis. He has a particular interest in the practical and policy implications of his research. His research teams have undertaken national and international consultancies. His website is http: //www.caper.com.au

Ken Rigby, BSc. (Econ) PhD, OAM, is an adjunct professor of social psychology at the University of South Australia, engaged since 1969 as a lecturer in Psychology and as a social researcher. Before that, he was employed in schools for 10 years as a schoolteacher, first in England and then in Australia. For his research into school bullying and engagement with schools, he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2021. He has published widely in academic journals (over 100 publications) and 23 books including an autobiography, Oddly Enough, in 2023.