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WHAT IS THE PEER RELATIONS STUDY GROUP?
Located in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Peer Relations Study Group (PRSG) engages in research on various aspects of peer relationships from early adolescence through young adulthood. The group is led by Bradford Brown, Professor of Human Development, and includes graduate and post-doctoral students in his research lab.
For details on current PRSG members and a list of previous group participants, please visit the RESEARCHERS page.
Among the issues that the PRSG or its members have investigated are:
- Structure of adolescent peer groups
- Multidimensionality of peer pressure
- Susceptibility to peer pressure and adolescent drug use
- Ethnic differences in adolescent friendship patterns
- Peer group influences on academic achievement
- Attachment transfer in adolescent romantic relationships
- Parental involvement in adolescent peer relations
- Styles of drug use in middle and late adolescence
- Modes of peer influence in adolescence
- Adult and adolescent perceptions of parents’ right to know about children’s peer relations
For information on the PRSG’s current ongoing work, please visit the CURRENT PROJECTS page.
Researchers interested in the measures that we have developed for our research on peer relations can visit the MEASURES page.
To view a list of scientific articles that have emanated from the Study Group’s work, or to obtain a copy of reports or brochures for parents, educators, or youth, please visit the REPORTS page.
The PRSG meets regularly throughout the year to discuss collaborative research projects and advise group members on their individual research studies. Specific meetings time vary from semester to semester to accommodate group members’ schedules.
If you would like more information on the PRSG or its activities, feel free to get in touch with us. Visit the CONTACT US page for information about contacting current members.