Peer Relationship And Socio-Economic Status Of Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis Review On Their Association With The Stage Of Adolescence

Abstract

The present study aimed at revealing the association between peer relationship, socio-economic status and stage of adolescence. The investigators reviewed more than 50 research papers and book chapters and then on the basis of relevance with the present study the
researcher has selected 20 papers for the present study. The investigators have found that peer relationship and socio-economic status are significantly related and associated with the stage of adolescence. The review of the existing literature highlighted that peer relationship and socio-economic status influences many areas of adolescent’s viz. mental, social, political, emotional and other. Further research is however needed to get the wider understanding about said variables.