Adolescents' peer relations

Module 1: Central theories of young adults peer relationships
This module centres on different perspectives on young adults' peer relationships, central theories and basic methods used in the field, such as peer status, peer cluster/network theory, ecological theory, peer pressure and other explanatory models on bullying and social exclusion, the relation between peer groups and drug use, as well as friendship and romantic relationships. Students are expected to learn the relevant concepts and key terms on their own.

Module 2: Basic forms of measuring methods to study peer relationships in adolescence
This module centres on research using different types of measuring methods in the field of young adults peer relationships, such as self-reporting and peer reporting, and discusses different interventions designed to strengthen young peoples' relationships. Research articles in the field are studied. Students are expected to learn the relevant concepts and key terms on their own.

Module 3: Contextual influences on the peer group
The module centres on contextual influences on the peer group, such as family, schools, ethnicity and culture.
Relationships in adolescence are not isolated but exist in a broader context of place of residence, parental treatment, Internet, etc. The module includes a mandatory seminar on the topic.

Module 4: The module deals with tendencies over time in research on peer relationships in adolescence. Students carry out a mini-review of studies in the area of peer relationships in adolescence. Students are expected to summarise the knowledge acquired in the previous modules.

Progressive specialisation: G1N (has only upper‐secondary level entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.