How Are Friendships Different in Middle Childhood Compared to Early

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Essay

How are friendships different in middle childhood compared to early childhood?

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Definitions:

Dating Violence

A pattern of abusive or coercive behaviors used by one individual to exert power and control over another in the context of a dating relationship.

Gender

A social construct referring to roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.

Per Capita

A statistical measure that divides the total amount of something by the number of people in a population, often used to indicate average per person.

Health Care Expenditures

The financial resources spent on health care services including prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and other related activities.