Steven R. Asher | Scholars@Duke

Steven R. Asher
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience

My research interests center on social development in childhood, early adolescence, and the college years with a focus on the conceptualization and assessment of relationship competence and relationship outcomes among youth and young adults. This focus includes: (1) studies of the goals children and college students pursue in response to interpersonal conflict and other challenging social tasks; (2) studies of how social relationships influence feelings of loneliness and belonging in elementary school, middle school, and college; (3) research on how maladaptive beliefs about friendship play a role in college students' relationship adjustment. As part of this program of research, my graduate students, and on-campus collaborators in Duke University's Division of Student Affairs have completed a four-year longitudinal study of the connections between social relationships, alcohol use, academic engagement, and feelings of well-being in college. Currently I am engaged in a four-year collaborative study with scholars and academic professionals on four campuses (Davidson, Duke, Furman, and Johnson C. Smith) that focuses on a wide range of psychological processes and outcomes in college student development. This research is supported by funding the The Duke Endowment.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Psychology and Neuroscience, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2006

Contact Information

240 Soc-Psych, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708
Box 90086, Durham, NC 27708-0086
asher@duke.edu (919) 660-5773
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Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin at Madison 1972
- M.A., University of Wisconsin at Madison 1968
- B.A., Rutgers University 1966
Duke Appointment History
- Professor of Psychology: Social and Health Sciences, Psychology and Neuroscience, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 1999 - 2006
Recognition
In the News
- DEC 16, 2015
  
  Why Do Chronically Lonely Teens Stay Lonely?
Awards & Honors
Expertise
Subject Headings
Global Scholarship
- Research
  - United States of America (Country)
Research
Selected Grants
- Student Resilience awarded by Duke Endowment 2013 - 2016
- Evaluation Research Study in the Area of Aggression & Interpersonal Youth Violence awarded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1999 - 2006
- School and Community Based Violence Prevention Program for Middle School Students awarded by Centers for Disease Control 1999 - 2003
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Books
  - (1990). Peer rejection in childhood. SR Asher and JD Coie (Eds.). New York: Cambridge University Press. (Edited Book)
  - (1981). The development of children's friendships. SR Asher and JM Gottman (Eds.). New York: Cambridge University Press. (Edited Book)
- Book Sections
  - Asher, SR, & Weeks, MS. (2014). Loneliness and belongingness in the college years. In RJ Coplan and JC Bowker (Eds.), Wiley-Blackwell handbook of solitude: Psychological perspectives on social isolation, social withdrawal, and being alone (pp. 283-301). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, Guerry, W, & McDonald, KL. (2014). Children as friends. In GB Melton, A Ben-Arieh, J Cashmore, GS Goodman & NK Worley (Eds.), The SAGE handbook of child research (pp. 169-194). Newbury Park, CA: Sage. (Chapter)
  - Weeks, MS, & Asher, SR. (2012). Loneliness in childhood: Toward the next generation of assessment and research. In JB Benson (Ed.), Advances in Child Development and Behavior (pp. 1-39). San Diego, CA: Academic Press. (Chapter)
  - MacEvoy, JP, Weeks, MS, & Asher, SR. (2011). Loneliness. In Encyclopedia of adolescence, (pp. 178-187). San Diego, CA: Academic Press. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, & McDonald, KL. (2010). Children’s friendships. In B McGraw, PL Peterson & E Baker (Eds.), International encyclopedia of education (pp. 564-569). Oxford: Elsevier. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, & McDonald, KL. (2009). The behavioral basis of acceptance, rejection, and perceived popularity. In KH Rubin, W Bukowski & B Laursen (Eds.), The handbook of peer interactions, relationships, and groups (pp. 232-248). New York: Gilford. (Chapter)
  - MacEvoy, JP, & Asher, SR. (2009). Loneliness, children. In HT Reis and S Sprecher (Eds.), Encyclopedia of human relationships (pp. 990-993). Newbury Park, CA: Sage. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, MacEvoy, JP, & McDonald, KL. (2008). Children’s peer relations, social competence, and school adjustment: A social tasks and social goals perspective. In ML Maehr, S Karabenick & T Urdan (Eds.), Advances in achievement and motivation (pp. 357-390). Bingley, UK: Emerald. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, Rose, AJ, & Gabriel, SW. (2001). Peer rejection in everyday life. In MR Leary (Ed.), Interpersonal Rejection (pp. 105-142). New York: Oxford University Press. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, & Rose, AJ. (2000). Children's friendships. In C Hendrick and SS Hendrick (Eds.), Close relationships: A sourcebook (pp. 47-57). Newbury Park, CA: Sage. (Chapter)
  - Rudolph, KD, & Asher, SR. (2000). Adaptation and maladaptation in the peer system. In AJ Sameroff, M Lewis & SM Miller (Eds.), Handbook of developmental psychopathology (pp. 157-175). New York: Plenum Press. (Chapter)
  - Parker, JG, Saxon, JL, Asher, SR, & Kovacs, DM. (1999). Dimensions of children's friendship adjustment: Implications for understanding loneliness. In KJ Rotenberg and S Hymel (Eds.), Loneliness in childhood and adolescence (pp. 201-221). New York: Cambridge University Press. (Chapter)
  - Troop, WP, & Asher, SR. (1999). Teaching peer relationship competence in schools. In RJ Stevens (Ed.), Teaching in American schools (pp. 141-171). Columbus, Ohio: Merrill. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, & Hopmeyer, A. (1997). Loneliness in childhood. In GG Bear, KM Minke & A Thomas (Eds.), Children’s needs II: Development, problems and alternatives (pp. 279-292). Silver Spring, MD: National Association of School Psychologists. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, & Rose, AJ. (1997). Promoting children’s social-emotional development with peers. In P Salovry and D Sluyter (Eds.), Emotional development and emotional literacy (pp. 196-224). New York: Basic Books. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, Parker, JG, & Walker, DL. (1996). Distinguishing friendship from acceptance: Implications for intervention and assessment. In WM Bukowski, AF Newcomb & WW Hartup (Eds.), The company they keep: Friendship during childhood and adolescence (pp. 366-405). New York: Cambridge University Press. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, Erdley, CA, & Gabriel, S. (1994). Peer relations. In ML Rutter and DF Hay (Eds.), Development through life: A handbook for clinicians (pp. 456-487). London: Blackwell. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, & Gabriel, SW. (1993). Using a wireless transmission system to observe conversation and social interaction on the playground. In CH Hart (Ed.), Children on playgrounds (pp. 184-209). Albany, NY: State University of New York Press. (Chapter)
  - Parker, JG, & Asher, SR. (1993). Beyond group acceptance: Friendship and friendship quality as distinct dimensions of peer adjustment. In WH Jones and D Perlman (Eds.), Advances in personal relationships (pp. 261-294). London: Kingsley. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, Parkhurst, JT, Hymel, S, & Williams, GA. (1990). Peer rejection and loneliness in childhood. In SR Asher and JD Coie (Eds.), Peer rejection in childhood (pp. 253-273). New York: Cambridge University Press. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR. (1990). Recent advances in the study of peer rejection. In SR Asher and JD Coie (Eds.), Peer rejection in childhood (pp. 3-14). New York: Cambridge University Press. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, & Parker, JG. (1989). The significance of peer relationship problems in childhood. In BH Schneider, G Attili, J Nadel & RP Weissberg (Eds.), Social competence in developmental perspective (pp. 5-23). Amsterdam: Academic Publishing. (Chapter)
  - Dodge, KA, Asher, SR, & Parkhurst, JT. (1989). Social life as a goal coordination task. In C Ames and R Ames (Eds.), Research on motivation in education (pp. 107-135). Orlando: Academic Press. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR. (1985). An evolving paradigm in social skill training research with children. In BH Schneider, KH Rubin & JE Ledingham (Eds.), Children's peer relations: Issues in assessment and intervention (pp. 157-171). New York: Springer-Verlag. (Chapter)
  - Ladd, GW, & Asher, SR. (1985). Social skill training and children's peer relations. In L L'Abate and MA Milan (Eds.), Handbook of social skills training and research (pp. 219-244). New York: Wiley. (Chapter)
  - Parkhurst, JT, & Asher, SR. (1985). Goals and concerns: Implications for the study of children's social competence. In BB Lahey and AE Kazdin (Eds.), Advances in clinical child psychology (pp. 199-228). New York: Plenum. (Chapter)
  - Taylor, AR, & Asher, SR. (1984). Children's goals and social competence: Individual differences in a game-playing context. In T Field, JL Roopnarine & M Segal (Eds.), Friendship in normal and handicapped children (pp. 53-78). Norwood: Ablex. (Chapter)
  - Wigfield, A, & Asher, SR. (1984). Social and motivational influences on reading achievement. In PD Pearson, R Barr, M Kamil & P Mosenthal (Eds.), Handbook of reading research (pp. 423-452). New York: Longman. (Chapter)
  - Parke, RD, & Asher, SR. (1983). Social and personality development. In L Porter and M Rosenweig (Eds.), Annual review of psychology (pp. 465-509). Palo Alto: Annual Reviews, Inc.. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, Renshaw, PD, & Hymel, S. (1982). Peer relations and the development of social skills. In SG Moore and CR Cooper (Eds.), The young child: Reviews of research (pp. 137-158). Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children. (Chapter)
  - Renshaw, PD, & Asher, SR. (1982). Social competence and peer status: The distinction between goals and strategies. In KH Rubin and HS Ross (Eds.), Peer relationships and social skills in childhood (pp. 375-395). New York: Springer-Verlag. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, & Hymel, S. (1981). Children's social competence and peer relations: Sociometric and behavioral assessment. In JD Wine and MD Smye (Eds.), Social competence (pp. 125-157). New York: Guilford Press. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, & Renshaw, PD. (1981). Children without friends: Social knowledge and social skill training. In SR Asher and JM Gottman (Eds.), The development of children's friendships (pp. 273-296). New York: Cambridge University Press. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR, & Wigfield, A. (1980). Topic interest and children's reading comprehension. In RJ Spiro, BC Bruce & WF Brewer (Eds.), Theoretical issues in reading comprehension (pp. 525-534). Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR. (1979). Referential communication. In GJ Whitehurst and BJ Zimmerman (Eds.), The functions of language and cognition (pp. 175-197). New York: Academic Press. (Chapter)
  - Asher, SR. (1978). Children's peer relations. In ME Lamb (Ed.), Social and personality development (pp. 91-113). New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
  - Asher, SR, Oden, SL, & Gottman, JM. (1977). Children's friendships in school settings. In LG Katz (Ed.), Current topics in early childhood education (pp. 33-61). Norwood, NJ: Ablex.
- Journal Articles
  - McDonald, KL, & Asher, SR. (2018, September). Pacifists and Revenge-Seekers in Response to Unambiguous Peer Provocation. Journal of Youth and Adolescence , 47 (9), 1907-1925. Full Text
  - Rose, AJ, & Asher, SR. (2017, March). The Social Tasks of Friendship: Do Boys and Girls Excel in Different Tasks?. Child Development Perspectives , 11 (1), 3-8. Full Text
  - Vanhalst, J, Soenens, B, Luyckx, K, Van Petegem, S, Weeks, MS, & Asher, SR. (2015, November). Why do the lonely stay lonely? Chronically lonely adolescents' attributions and emotions in situations of social inclusion and exclusion. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , 109 (5), 932-948. Full Text
  - Mcdonald, KL, & Asher, SR. (2013). College students' revenge goals across friend, romantic partner, and roommate contexts: The role of interpretations and emotions. Social Development , 22 , 499-521. Full Text
  - Rose, AJ, Schwartz-Mette, RA, Smith, RL, Asher, SR, Swenson, LP, Carlson, W, & Waller, EM. (2012, May). How girls and boys expect disclosure about problems will make them feel: implications for friendships. Child Development , 83 (3), 844-863. Full Text
  - Simon, TR, Ikeda, RM, Smith, EP, Reese, LE, Rabiner, DL, Miller, S, Winn, D-M, Dodge, KA, Asher, SR, Horne, AM, Orpinas, P, Martin, R, Quinn, WH, Tolan, PH, Gorman-Smith, D, Henry, DB, Gay, FN, Schoeny, M, Farrell, AD, Meyer, AL, Sullivan, TN, Allison, KW, & Proj, MVP. (2012, February). Mediators of Effects of a Selective Family-Focused Violence Prevention Approach for Middle School Students. PREVENTION SCIENCE , 13 (1), 1-14. Full Text Link to Item
  - MacEvoy, JP, & Asher, SR. (2012). When friends disappoint: Boys’ and girls’ responses to transgressions of friendship expectations. Child Development , 83 , 104-119. (Academic Article)
  - Weeks, MS, & Asher, SR. (2012). Loneliness in childhood: toward the next generation of assessment and research. Adv Child Dev Behav , 42 , 1-39. (Review) Link to Item
  - MacEvoy, JP, Weeks, MS, & Asher, SR. (2011). Loneliness. Encyclopedia of Adolescence , 2 , 178-187. Full Text
  - Multisite Violence Prevention Project, . (2009, June). The ecological effects of universal and selective violence prevention programs for middle school students: a randomized trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology , 77 (3), 526-542. Full Text
  - Multisite Violence Prevention Project, . (2008, December). The multisite violence prevention project: impact of a universal school-based violence prevention program on social-cognitive outcomes. Prevention Science : the Official Journal of the Society for Prevention Research , 9 (4), 231-244. Full Text
  - Troop Gordon, W, & Asher, SR. (2005). Modifications in children's goals when encountering obstacles to conflict resolution. Child Development , 76 , 568-582.
  - Guerra, VS, Asher, SR, & DeRosier, ME. (2004, October). Effect of children's perceived rejection on physical aggression. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology , 32 (5), 551-563. Full Text
  - Henry, , B, D, Farrell, , D, A, & Project, MVP. (2004). The study designed by a committee: Design of the MVPP. American Journal of Preventive Medicine , 26 , 12-19. (Essay)
  - Ikeda, RM, Simon, TR, Smith, EP, Reese, LRE, Rabiner, DL, Miller-Johnson, S, Winn, DM, Asher, SR, Dodge, KA, Horne, AM, Orpinas, P, Quinn, WH, Huberty, CJ, Tolan, PH, Gorman-Smith, D, Henry, DB, Gay, FN, Farrell, AD, Meyer, AL, Sullivan, TN, & Allison, KW. (2004, January 1). The multisite violence prevention project - Background and overview. American Journal of Preventive Medicine , 26 (1), 3-11. (Academic Article) Full Text Link to Item
  - Ikeda, RM, Simon, TR, Smith, EP, Reese, LRE, Rabiner, DL, Miller-Johnson, S, Winn, DM, Asher, SR, Dodge, KA, Horne, AM, Orpinas, P, Quinn, WH, Huberty, CJ, Tolan, PH, Gorman-Smith, D, Henry, DB, Gay, FN, Farrell, AD, Meyer, AL, Sullivan, TN, Allison, KW, & Proj, MVP. (2004, January). Lessons learned in the Multisite Violence Prevention Project Collaboration - Big questions require large efforts. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE , 26 (1), 62-71. Full Text Link to Item
  - Meyer, , L, A, Allison, , W, K, Reese, , E, L, Gay, , N, F, Dodge, TMVPPKA, & member, . (2004). Choosing to be violence free in middle school: The student component of the GREAT Schools and Families Universal Program. American Journal of Preventive Medicine , 26 , 20-28. (Academic Article)
  - Miller-Johnson, , S, , Sullivan, , T, , Simon, , T, , & Project, M-SVP. (2004). Evaluation of a multisite violence prevention study: Measures, procedures and baseline data. American Journal of Preventive Medicine , 26 , 48-61.
  - Orpinas, , P, , Horne, , M, A, Dodge, TMVPPKA, & member, . (2004). A teacher-focused approach to prevent and reduce students' aggressive behavior: The GREAT Teacher Program. American Journal of Preventive Medicine , 26 , 29-38. (Academic Article)
  - Rose, AJ, & Asher, SR. (2004). Children's strategies and goals in response to help-giving and help-seeking tasks within a friendship. Child Development , 75 , 749-763.
  - Smith, EP, Gorman-Smith, D, Quinn, WH, Rabiner, DL, Tolan, PH, & Winn, D-M. (2004). Community-based multiple family groups to prevent and reduce violent and aggressive behavior: The GREAT Families Program. American Journal of Preventive Medicine , 26 (1 SUPPL.), 39-47. Full Text
  - Asher, SR, & Paquette, JA. (2003, June). Loneliness and Peer Relations in Childhood. Current Directions in Psychological Science , 12 (3), 75-78. Full Text
  - Asher, SR, & Gazelle, H. (1999). Loneliness, peer relations, and language disorder in childhood. Topics in Language Disorders , 19 (2), 16-33.
  - Asher, SR, & Gazelle, H. (1999). Loneliness, Peer Relations, and Language Disorder in Childhood. Topics in Language Disorders , 19 (2), 16-33.
  - Erdley, CA, & Asher, SR. (1999). A social goals perspective on children's social competence. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders , 7 , 156-167.
  - Rose, AJ, & Asher, SR. (1999). Children's goals and strategies in response to conflicts within a friendship. Developmental Psychology , 35 , 69-79.
  - Erdley, CA, & Asher, SR. (1998). Linkages between children's beliefs about the legitimacy of aggression and their behavior. Social Development , 7 , 321-329. (Academic Article)
  - Erdley, CA, & Asher, SR. (1998). Linkages between children's beliefs about the legitimacy of aggression and their behavior. Social Development , 7 (3), 319-339.
  - Hopmeyer, A, & Asher, SR. (1997). Children's responses to peer conflicts involving a rights infraction. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly , 43 , 235-254.
  - Erdley, CA, & Asher, SR. (1996, August). Children's social goals and self-efficacy perceptions as influences on their responses to ambiguous provocation. Child Development , 67 (4), 1329-1344. Full Text
  - Chung, T, & Asher, SR. (1996). Children's goals and strategies in peer conflict situations. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly , 42 , 125-147.
  - Wentzel, K, & Asher, SR. (1995). The academic lives of neglected, rejected, popular, and controversial children. Child Development , 66 , 754-763.
  - Parker, JG, & Asher, SR. (1993). Friendship and friendship quality in middle childhood: Links with peer group acceptance and feelings of loneliness and social dissatisfaction. Developmental Psychology , 29 (4), 611-621. Full Text
  - Cassidy, J, & Asher, SR. (1992, April). Loneliness and peer relations in young children. Child Development , 63 (2), 350-365. Full Text
  - Parkhurst, JT, & Asher, SR. (1992). Peer rejection in middle school: Subgroup differences in behavior, loneliness, and interpersonal concerns. Developmental Psychology , 28 , 231-241.
  - Williams, GA, & Asher, SR. (1992). Assessment of loneliness at school among children with mild mental retardation. American Journal of Mental Retardation , 96 , 373-385.
  - Parker, JG, & Asher, SR. (1987, November). Peer relations and later personal adjustment: are low-accepted children at risk?. Psychological Bulletin , 102 (3), 357-389. (Review)
  - Taylor, AR, Asher, SR, & Williams, GA. (1987). The social adaptation of mainstreamed mildly retarded children. Child Development , 58 , 1321-1334.
  - Asher, SR, & Dodge, KA. (1986). Identifying Children Who Are Rejected by Their Peers. Developmental Psychology , 22 (4), 444-449. Full Text
  - Asher, SR, & Hymel, S. (1986). Coaching in social skills for children who lack friends in school. Social Work in Education , 8 , 205-218. (Academic Article)
  - Bursuck, WD, & Asher, SR. (1986). The relationship between social competence and achievement in elementary school children. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology , 15 , 41-49. (Academic Article)
  - Asher, SR, & Wheeler, VA. (1985, August). Children's loneliness: a comparison of rejected and neglected peer status. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology , 53 (4), 500-505. Full Text
  - Renshaw, PD, & Asher, SR. (1985). The study of children's goals: A reply to Gresham's commentary. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly , 31 , 105-109. (Academic Article)
  - Asher, SR, Hymel, S, & Renshaw, PD. (1984). Loneliness in children. Child Development , 55 , 1456-1464. (Academic Article)
  - Markell, RA, & Asher, SR. (1984). Children's interactions in dyads: Interpersonal influence and sociometric status. Child Development , 55 , 1412-1424. (Academic Article)
  - Asher, SR. (1983). Social competence and peer status: Recent advances and future directions. Child Development , 54 , 1427-1434. (Academic Article)
  - Renshaw, PD, & Asher, SR. (1983). Children's goals and strategies for social interaction. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly , 29 , 353-374. (Academic Article)
  - Asher, SR, & Taylor, AR. (1982). Social skill training with children: Evaluating processes and outcomes. Studies in Educational Evaluation , 8 (3), 237-245.
  - Asher, SR, & Taylor, AR. (1981). Social outcomes of mainstreaming: Sociometric assessment and beyond. Exceptional Education Quarterly , 1 (4), 13-30. (Academic Article)
  - Asher, SR, & Wigfield, A. (1981). Influence of comparison training on children's referential communication. Journal of Educational Psychology , 73 , 232-241.
  - Asher, SR, Markell, RA, & Hymel, S. (1981). Identifying children at risk in peer relations: A critique of the rate-of-interaction approach to assessment. Child Development , 52 , 1239-1245. (Academic Article)
  - Asher, SR, Renshaw, PD, & Geraci, RL. (1980). Children's friendships and social competence. International Journal of Psycholinguistics , 7 , 27-39. (Academic Article)
  - Asher, SR, Singleton, LC, Tinsley, BR, & Hymel, S. (1979). A reliable sociometric measure for preschool children. Developmental Psychology , 15 , 443-444. (Academic Article)
  - Asher, SR. (1979). Influence of topic interest on black children's and white children's reading comprehension. Child Development , 50 , 686-690. (Academic Article)
  - Singleton, LC, & Asher, SR. (1979). Racial integration and children's peer preferences: An investigation of developmental and cohort differences. Child Development , 50 , 936-941. (Academic Article)
  - Asher, SR, & Singleton, LC. (1978, September). Cross‐Race Acceptance in Integrated Schools. Equity & Excellence in Education , 16 (5), 17-20. Full Text
  - Asher, SR, & Singleton, LC. (1978). Cross-race acceptance in integrated schools. Integrateducation , 16 (6), 17-20. (Academic Article)
  - Asher, SR, Hymel, S, & Wigfield, A. (1978). Influence of topic interest on children's reading comprehension. Journal of Reading Behavior , 10 , 35-47. (Academic Article)
  - Zahavi, S, & Asher, SR. (1978). The effect of verbal instructions on preschool children's aggressive behavior. Journal of School Psychology , 16 , 146-153.
  - Zahavi, S, & Asher, SR. (1978). The effect of verbal instructions on preschool children's aggressive behavior. Journal of School Psychology , 16 (2), 146-153. Full Text
  - Oden, S, & Asher, SR. (1977). Coaching children in social skills for friendship making. Child Development , 48 , 495-506. (Academic Article)
  - Singleton, LC, & Asher, SR. (1977). Peer preferences and social interaction among third-grade children in an integrated school district. Journal of Educational Psychology , 69 (4), 330-336. Full Text
  - Asher, SR, & Oden, SL. (1976). Children's failure to communicate: An assessment of comparison and egocentrism explanations. Developmental Psychology , 12 , 132-139.
  - Asher, SR. (1976). Children's ability to appraise their own versus another person's communication performance. Developmental Psychology , 12 , 24-32.
  - Asher, SR, & Parke, RD. (1975). The influence of sampling and comparison processes on the development of communication effectiveness. Journal of Educational Psychology , 67 , 64-75.
  - Asher, SR, & Markell, RA. (1974). Sex differences in comprehension of high- and low-interest reading material. Journal of Educational Psychology , 66 , 680-687.
  - Asher, SR, & Gottman, JM. (1973). Sex of teacher and student reading achievement. Journal of Educational Psychology , 65 , 168-171.
  - Asher, SR, & Allen, VL. (1969). Racial preference and social comparison processes. Journal of Social Issues , 25 , 157-166.
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