Social networks and social influences in adolescence

List of tables and figures 1. Introduction. Adolescent Relations: Themes and Theories Part I. Social Relation Introduction 2. Peer Group Structures and Group Life 3. Friendship: The Core Relationship 4. Loneliness and Peer Rejection Part II. Social Influences Introduction 5. The Influence of the School on Social Relations 6. Peer Pressures on Health Risk Behaviour 7. Antisocial Behaviour in Groups and Crowds Part III. Social Support Introduction 8. Social Relations and Support in Adult-Organised Settings 9. Schools as Supportive Environments. References. Index.