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

321 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, Madison 1972
- M.A., University of Wisconsin, 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 1999 - 2006
- School and Community Based Violence Prevention Program for Middle School Students 1999 - 2003
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Books
  - Asher, S. R., & Coie, J. D. (Eds.). (1990). Peer rejection in childhood. New York: Cambridge University Press.
  - Asher, S. R., & Gottman, J. M. (Eds.). (1981). The development of children's friendships. New York: Cambridge University Press.
- Academic Articles
  - McDonald, K. L., & Asher, S. R. (2018). Pacifists and Revenge-Seekers in Response to Unambiguous Peer Provocation. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 47(9), 1907–1925. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-017-0767-4
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  - Rose, A. J., & Asher, S. R. (2017). The Social Tasks of Friendship: Do Boys and Girls Excel in Different Tasks? Child Development Perspectives, 11(1), 3–8. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdep.12214
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  - Vanhalst, J., Soenens, B., Luyckx, K., Petegem, S. V., Weeks, M. S., & Asher, S. R. (2015). Why do the chronically lonely stay lonely? Chronically lonely children and adolescents attributions and emotions in situations of social inclusion and exclusion. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 109, 932–948.
  - McDonald, K. L., & Asher, S. R. (2013). College Students' Revenge Goals Across Friend, Romantic Partner, and Roommate Contexts: The Role of Interpretations and Emotions. Social Development (Oxford, England), 22(3), 499–521. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9507.2011.00650.x
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  - Simon, T. R., Ikeda, R. M., Smith, E. P., Reese, L. E., Rabiner, D. L., Miller, S., … Proj, M. V. P. (2012). Mediators of Effects of a Selective Family-Focused Violence Prevention Approach for Middle School Students. Prevention Science, 13, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-011-0245-2
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  - MacEvoy, J. P., & Asher, S. R. (2012). When friends disappoint: Boys’ and girls’ responses to transgressions of friendship expectations. Child Development, 83, 104–119.
  - Rose, A. J., Schwartz-Mette, R. A., Smith, R. L., Asher, S. R., Swenson, L. P., Carlson, W., & Waller, E. M. (2012). How girls and boys expect disclosure about problems will make them feel: implications for friendships. Child Development, 83, 844–863. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2012.01734.x
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  - Weeks, M. S., & Asher, S. R. (2012). Loneliness in childhood: toward the next generation of assessment and research. Adv Child Dev Behav, 42, 1–39. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-394388-0.00001-0
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  - MacEvoy, J. P., Weeks, M. S., & Asher, S. R. (2011). Loneliness, 2, 178–187. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-373951-3.00116-2
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  - Dodge, T. M. V. P. P. K. A., & member, . (2009). The ecological effects of universal and selective violence prevention programs for middle school students: A randomized trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 77, 526.-542.
  - Dodge, M. V. P. P. K. A., & member, . (2008). The multisite violence prevention project: Impact of a universal school-based violence prevention program on social-cognitive outcomes. Prevention Science, 9, 231–244.
  - Troop Gordon, W., & Asher, S. R. (2005). Modifications in children's goals when encountering obstacles to conflict resolution. Child Development, 76, 568–582.
  - Guerra, V. S., Asher, S. R., & DeRosier, M. E. (2004). Effect of children’s perceived rejection on physical aggression. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 32, 551–563.
  - Henry, B, D., Farrell, D, A., & Project, M. V. P. (2004). The study designed by a committee: Design of the MVPP. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 26, 12–19.
  - Ikeda, R. M., Simon, T. R., Smith, E. P., Reese, L. R. E., Rabiner, D. L., Miller-Johnson, S., … Proj, M. V. P. (2004). Lessons learned in the Multisite Violence Prevention Project collaboration: Big questions require large efforts. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 26, 62–71.
  - Ikeda, R. M., Simon, T. R., Smith, E. P., Reese, L. R. E., Rabiner, D. L., Miller-Johnson, S., … Proj, M. V. P. (2004). The Multisite Violence Prevention Project: Background and overview. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 26, 3–11.
  - Meyer, ., L, A., Allison, ., W, K., Reese, ., E, L., … 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.
  - Miller-Johnson, S, Sullivan, T, Simon, & Project, M.-S. (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, T. M. V. P. P. K. A., & 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.
  - Rose, A. J., & Asher, S. R. (2004). Children's strategies and goals in response to help-giving and help-seeking tasks within a friendship. Child Development, 75, 749–763.
  - Smith, E. P., Gorman-Smith, D., Quinn, W. H., Rabiner, D. L., Tolan, P. H., Winn, D.-M., & Multisite Violence Prevention Project, . (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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2003.09.018
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  - Asher, S. R., & Paquette, J. A. (2003). Loneliness and peer relations in childhood. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 12, 75–78.
  - Asher, S. R., & Gazelle, H. (1999). Loneliness, Peer Relations, and Language Disorder in Childhood. Topics in Language Disorders, 19(2), 16–33. https://doi.org/10.1097/00011363-199902000-00004
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  - Asher, S. R., & Gazelle, H. (1999). Loneliness, Peer Relations, and Language Disorder in Childhood. Topics in Language Disorders, 19(2), 16–33.
  - Erdley, C. A., & Asher, S. R. (1999). A social goals perspective on children's social competence. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 7, 156–167.
  - Rose, A. J., & Asher, S. R. (1999). Children's goals and strategies in response to conflicts within a friendship. Developmental Psychology, 35, 69–79.
  - Erdley, C. A., & Asher, S. R. (1998). Linkages between children's beliefs about the legitimacy of aggression and their behavior. Social Development, 7, 321–329.
  - Erdley, C. A., & Asher, S. R. (1998). Linkages between children's beliefs about the legitimacy of aggression and their behavior. Social Development, 7(3), 321–339.
  - Hopmeyer, A., & Asher, S. R. (1997). Children's responses to peer conflicts involving a rights infraction. Merrill Palmer Quarterly, 43, 235–254.
  - Chung, T., & Asher, S. R. (1996). Children's goals and strategies in peer conflict situations. Merrill Palmer Quarterly, 42, 125–147.
  - Erdley, C. A., & Asher, S. R. (1996). Children's social goals and self-efficacy perceptions as influences on their responses to ambiguous provocation. Child Development, 67, 1329–1344.
  - Wentzel, K., & Asher, S. R. (1995). The academic lives of neglected, rejected, popular, and controversial children. Child Development, 66, 754–763.
  - Parker, J. G., & Asher, S. R. (1993). Friendship and friendship quality in middle childhood: Links with peer group acceptance and feelings of loneliness and social dissatisfaction. Developmental Psychology, 29, 611–621.
  - Cassidy, J., & Asher, S. R. (1992). Loneliness and peer relations in young children. Child Development, 63, 350–365.
  - Parkhurst, J. T., & Asher, S. R. (1992). Peer rejection in middle school: Subgroup differences in behavior, loneliness, and interpersonal concerns. Developmental Psychology, 28, 231–241.
  - Williams, G. A., & Asher, S. R. (1992). Assessment of loneliness at school among children with mild mental retardation. American Journal of Mental Retardation, 96, 373–385.
  - Parker, J. G., & Asher, S. R. (1987). Peer relations and later personal adjustment: Are low-accepted children at risk? Psychological Bulletin, 102, 357–389.
  - Taylor, A. R., Asher, S. R., & Williams, G. A. (1987). The social adaptation of mainstreamed mildly retarded children. Child Development, 58, 1321–1334.
  - Asher, S. R., & Dodge, K. A. (1986). Identifying children who are rejected by their peers. Developmental Psychology, 22, 444–449.
  - Asher, S. R., & Hymel, S. (1986). Coaching in Social Skills for Children Who Lack Friends in School. Children and Schools, 8(4), 205–218. https://doi.org/10.1093/cs/8.4.205
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  - Bursuck, W. D., & Asher, S. R. (1986). The relationship between social competence and achievement in elementary school children. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 15, 41–49.
  - Asher, S. R., & Wheeler, V. A. (1985). Children's loneliness: a comparison of rejected and neglected peer status. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 53(4), 500–505. https://doi.org/10.1037//0022-006x.53.4.500
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  - Renshaw, P. D., & Asher, S. R. (1985). The study of children's goals: A reply to Gresham's commentary. Merrill Palmer Quarterly, 31, 105–109.
  - Asher, S. R., Hymel, S., & Renshaw, P. D. (1984). Loneliness in children. Child Development, 55, 1456–1464.
  - Markell, R. A., & Asher, S. R. (1984). Children's interactions in dyads: Interpersonal influence and sociometric status. Child Development, 55, 1412–1424.
  - Asher, S. R. (1983). Social competence and peer status: Recent advances and future directions. Child Development, 54, 1427–1434.
  - Renshaw, P. D., & Asher, S. R. (1983). Children's goals and strategies for social interaction. Merrill Palmer Quarterly, 29, 353–374.
  - Asher, S. R., & Taylor, A. R. (1982). Social skill training with children: Evaluating processes and outcomes. Studies in Educational Evaluation, 8(3), 237–245. https://doi.org/10.1016/0191-491X(82)90027-X
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  - Asher, S. R., & Taylor, A. R. (1981). Social outcomes of mainstreaming: Sociometric assessment and beyond. Exceptional Education Quarterly, 1(4), 13–30.
  - Asher, S. R., & Wigfield, A. (1981). Influence of comparison training on children's referential communication. Journal of Educational Psychology, 73, 232–241.
  - Asher, S. R., Markell, R. A., & 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.
  - Asher, S. R., Renshaw, P. D., & Geraci, R. L. (1980). Children's friendships and social competence. International Journal of Psycholinguistics, 7, 27–39.
  - Asher, S. R. (1979). Influence of topic interest on black children's and white children's reading comprehension. Child Development, 50, 686–690.
  - Asher, S. R., Singleton, L. C., Tinsley, B. R., & Hymel, S. (1979). A reliable sociometric measure for preschool children. Developmental Psychology, 15, 443–444.
  - Singleton, L. C., & Asher, S. R. (1979). Racial integration and children's peer preferences: An investigation of developmental and cohort differences. Child Development, 50, 936–941.
  - Asher, S. R., & Singleton, L. C. (1978). Cross-race acceptance in integrated schools. Equity and Excellence in Education, 16(5), 17–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/0020486780160503
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  - Asher, S. R., & Singleton, L. C. (1978). Cross-race acceptance in integrated schools. Integrateducation, 16(6), 17–20.
  - Asher, S. R., Hymel, S., & Wigfield, A. (1978). Influence of topic interest on children's reading comprehension. Journal of Literacy Research, 10(1), 35–47. https://doi.org/10.1080/10862967809547253
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  - Zahavi, S., & Asher, S. R. (1978). The effect of verbal instructions on preschool children's aggressive behavior. Journal of School Psychology, 16(2), 146–153. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-4405(78)90053-5
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  - Singleton, L. C., & Asher, S. R. (1977). Peer preferences and social interaction among third-grade children in an integrated school district. Journal of Educational Psychology, 69(4), 330–336. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-0663.69.4.330
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  - Oden, S., & Asher, S. R. (1977). Coaching children in social skills for friendship making. Child Development, 48, 495–506.
  - Asher, S. R. (1976). Children's ability to appraise their own versus another person's communication performance. Developmental Psychology, 12, 24–32.
  - Asher, S. R., & Oden, S. L. (1976). Children's failure to communicate: An assessment of comparison and egocentrism explanations. Developmental Psychology, 12, 132–139.
  - Asher, S. R., & Parke, R. D. (1975). The influence of sampling and comparison processes on the development of communication effectiveness. Journal of Educational Psychology, 67, 64–75.
  - Asher, S. R., & Markell, R. A. (1974). Sex differences in comprehension of high- and low-interest reading material. Journal of Educational Psychology, 66, 680–687.
  - Asher, S. R., & Gottman, J. M. (1973). Sex of teacher and student reading achievement. Journal of Educational Psychology, 65, 168–171.
  - Asher, S. R., & Allen, V. L. (1969). Racial Preference and Social Comparison Processes. Journal of Social Issues, 25(1), 157–166. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-4560.1969.tb02584.x
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- Book Sections
  - Asher, S. R. (2017). Topic interest and children's reading comprehension. In Theoretical Issues in Reading Comprehension: Perspectives from Cognitive Psychology, Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence and Education (pp. 525–534). https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315107493-28
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  - Wigfield, A., & Asher, S. R. (2016). Social and motivational influences on reading. In Handbook of Reading Research (pp. 423–452).
  - Asher, S. R., & Weeks, M. S. (2014). Loneliness and belongingness in the college years. In R. J. Coplan & J. C. Bowker (Eds.), Wiley-Blackwell handbook of solitude: Psychological perspectives on social isolation, social withdrawal, and being alone (pp. 283–301). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell.
  - Asher, S. R., Guerry, W., & McDonald, K. L. (2014). Children as friends. In G. B. Melton, A. Ben-Arieh, J. Cashmore, G. S. Goodman, & N. K. Worley (Eds.), The SAGE handbook of child research (pp. 169–194). Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
  - Weeks, M. S., & Asher, S. R. (2012). Loneliness in childhood: Toward the next generation of assessment and research. In J. B. Benson (Ed.), Advances in Child Development and Behavior (Vol. 42, pp. 1–39). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
  - MacEvoy, J. P., Weeks, M. S., & Asher, S. R. (2011). Loneliness. In Encyclopedia of adolescence, (Vol. 2, pp. 178–187). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
  - Asher, S. R., & McDonald, K. L. (2010). Children’s friendships. In B. McGraw, P. L. Peterson, & E. Baker (Eds.), International encyclopedia of education (pp. 564–569). Oxford: Elsevier.
  - Asher, S. R., & McDonald, K. L. (2009). The behavioral basis of acceptance, rejection, and perceived popularity. In K. H. Rubin, W. Bukowski, & B. Laursen (Eds.), The handbook of peer interactions, relationships, and groups (pp. 232–248). New York: Gilford.
  - MacEvoy, J. P., & Asher, S. R. (2009). Loneliness, children. In H. T. Reis & S. Sprecher (Eds.), Encyclopedia of human relationships (pp. 990–993). Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
  - Asher, S. R., MacEvoy, J. P., & McDonald, K. L. (2008). Children’s peer relations, social competence, and school adjustment: A social tasks and social goals perspective. In M. L. Maehr, S. Karabenick, & T. Urdan (Eds.), Advances in achievement and motivation (Vol. 15, pp. 357–390). Bingley, UK: Emerald.
  - Asher, S. R., Rose, A. J., & Gabriel, S. W. (2001). Peer rejection in everyday life. In M. R. Leary (Ed.), Interpersonal Rejection (pp. 105–142). New York: Oxford University Press.
  - Asher, S. R., & Rose, A. J. (2000). Children's friendships. In C. Hendrick & S. S. Hendrick (Eds.), Close relationships: A sourcebook (pp. 47–57). Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
  - Rudolph, K. D., & Asher, S. R. (2000). Adaptation and maladaptation in the peer system. In A. J. Sameroff, M. Lewis, & S. M. Miller (Eds.), Handbook of developmental psychopathology (pp. 157–175). New York: Plenum Press.
  - Parker, J. G., Saxon, J. L., Asher, S. R., & Kovacs, D. M. (1999). Dimensions of children's friendship adjustment: Implications for understanding loneliness. In K. J. Rotenberg & S. Hymel (Eds.), Loneliness in childhood and adolescence (pp. 201–221). New York: Cambridge University Press.
  - Troop, W. P., & Asher, S. R. (1999). Teaching peer relationship competence in schools. In R. J. Stevens (Ed.), Teaching in American schools (pp. 141–171). Columbus, Ohio: Merrill.
  - Asher, S. R., & Hopmeyer, A. (1997). Loneliness in childhood. In G. G. Bear, K. M. Minke, & A. Thomas (Eds.), Children’s needs II: Development, problems and alternatives (pp. 279–292). Silver Spring, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.
  - Asher, S. R., & Rose, A. J. (1997). Promoting children’s social-emotional development with peers. In P. Salovry & D. Sluyter (Eds.), Emotional development and emotional literacy (pp. 196–224). New York: Basic Books.
  - Asher, S. R., Parker, J. G., & Walker, D. L. (1996). Distinguishing friendship from acceptance: Implications for intervention and assessment. In W. M. Bukowski, A. F. Newcomb, & W. W. Hartup (Eds.), The company they keep: Friendship during childhood and adolescence (pp. 366–405). New York: Cambridge University Press.
  - Asher, S. R., Erdley, C. A., & Gabriel, S. (1994). Peer relations. In M. L. Rutter & D. F. Hay (Eds.), Development through life: A handbook for clinicians (pp. 456–487). London: Blackwell.
  - Asher, S. R., & Gabriel, S. W. (1993). Using a wireless transmission system to observe conversation and social interaction on the playground. In C. H. Hart (Ed.), Children on playgrounds (pp. 184–209). Albany, NY: State University of New York Press.
  - Parker, J. G., & Asher, S. R. (1993). Beyond group acceptance: Friendship and friendship quality as distinct dimensions of peer adjustment. In W. H. Jones & D. Perlman (Eds.), Advances in personal relationships (Vol. 4, pp. 261–294). London: Kingsley.
  - Asher, S. R. (1990). Recent advances in the study of peer rejection. In S. R. Asher & J. D. Coie (Eds.), Peer rejection in childhood (pp. 3–14). New York: Cambridge University Press.
  - Asher, S. R., Parkhurst, J. T., Hymel, S., & Williams, G. A. (1990). Peer rejection and loneliness in childhood. In S. R. Asher & J. D. Coie (Eds.), Peer rejection in childhood (pp. 253–273). New York: Cambridge University Press.
  - Asher, S. R., & Parker, J. G. (1989). The significance of peer relationship problems in childhood. In B. H. Schneider, G. Attili, J. Nadel, & R. P. Weissberg (Eds.), Social competence in developmental perspective (pp. 5–23). Amsterdam: Academic Publishing.
  - Dodge, K. A., Asher, S. R., & Parkhurst, J. T. (1989). Social life as a goal coordination task. In C. Ames & R. Ames (Eds.), Research on motivation in education (Vol. 3, pp. 107–135). Orlando: Academic Press.
  - Asher, S. R. (1985). An evolving paradigm in social skill training research with children. In B. H. Schneider, K. H. Rubin, & J. E. Ledingham (Eds.), Children’s peer relations: Issues in assessment and intervention (pp. 157–171). New York: Springer-Verlag.
  - Ladd, G. W., & Asher, S. R. (1985). Social skill training and children's peer relations. In L. L’Abate & M. A. Milan (Eds.), Handbook of social skills training and research (pp. 219–244). New York: Wiley.
  - Parkhurst, J. T., & Asher, S. R. (1985). Goals and concerns: Implications for the study of children's social competence. In B. B. Lahey & A. E. Kazdin (Eds.), Advances in clinical child psychology (Vol. 8, pp. 199–228). New York: Plenum.
  - Taylor, A. R., & Asher, S. R. (1984). Children's goals and social competence: Individual differences in a game-playing context. In T. Field, J. L. Roopnarine, & M. Segal (Eds.), Friendship in normal and handicapped children (pp. 53–78). Norwood: Ablex.
  - Wigfield, A., & Asher, S. R. (1984). Social and motivational influences on reading achievement. In P. D. Pearson, R. Barr, M. Kamil, & P. Mosenthal (Eds.), Handbook of reading research (pp. 423–452). New York: Longman.
  - Parke, R. D., & Asher, S. R. (1983). Social and personality development. In L. Porter & M. Rosenweig (Eds.), Annual review of psychology (Vol. 34, pp. 465–509). Palo Alto: Annual Reviews, Inc.
  - Asher, S. R., Renshaw, P. D., & Hymel, S. (1982). Peer relations and the development of social skills. In S. G. Moore & C. R. Cooper (Eds.), The young child: Reviews of research (Vol. 3, pp. 137–158). Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  - Renshaw, P. D., & Asher, S. R. (1982). Social competence and peer status: The distinction between goals and strategies. In K. H. Rubin & H. S. Ross (Eds.), Peer relationships and social skills in childhood (pp. 375–395). New York: Springer-Verlag.
  - Asher, S. R., & Hymel, S. (1981). Children's social competence and peer relations: Sociometric and behavioral assessment. In J. D. Wine & M. D. Smye (Eds.), Social competence (pp. 125–157). New York: Guilford Press.
  - Asher, S. R., & Renshaw, P. D. (1981). Children without friends: Social knowledge and social skill training. In S. R. Asher & J. M. Gottman (Eds.), The development of children’s friendships (pp. 273–296). New York: Cambridge University Press.
  - Asher, S. R. (1979). Referential communication. In G. J. Whitehurst & B. J. Zimmerman (Eds.), The functions of language and cognition (pp. 175–197). New York: Academic Press.
  - Asher, S. R. (1978). Children's peer relations. In M. E. Lamb (Ed.), Social and personality development (pp. 91–113). New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
  - Asher, S. R., Oden, S. L., & Gottman, J. M. (1977). Children's friendships in school settings. In L. G. Katz (Ed.), Current topics in early childhood education (Vol. 1, pp. 33–61). Norwood, NJ: Ablex.
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