Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.21464/mo.27.2.8
Friend relationships among peers in the classroom
Ante Kolak
orcid.org/0000-0002-8336-0858
; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Ivan Markić
orcid.org/0000-0003-0490-6160
; Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
This paper focuses on studying friend relationships in the classroom. Relationships between peers are exceptionally important in school age, and a lack of such relationships or continued difficulties with them can reflect on student successes, learning outcomes, and student perceptions of self, social status, social success, etc. The goal of the empirical part of the research was to examine the quality of friend relationships within the classroom in the category of ‘best friend’. Three research questions arose from the research goal: What is the profile of friend relationships in the category of ‘best friend’? What is the hierarchical structure of the quality dimensions of friendship in the categories offered? Which characteristics describe one’s best friend and the ideal friend? The results of research affirm two profiles – a general one, and the profile of closeness and parental involvement. The affirmation of hierarchical structure pointed to the importance of care and recognition (among boys) and reliability and problem solving (among girls). The highest point in the hierarchy is held by the dimensions of recognition and reliability. The most significant characteristics that describe one’s best friend include conversation and spending time together, trust and aid; the moral values of the friend are exemplified in an ideal friendship.
Keywords
peer relationships; quality of friendship; classroom; friendship profile
Hrčak ID:
247959
URI
Publication date:
16.12.2020.
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