Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to explore how meeting peer-group role-expectations between an individual and other members affect relational satisfaction of fifth and sixth graders. An original peer-group relational satisfaction scale consisting of 10 items was constructed. The main study examined the effects of role-expectation fulfillment, and within-group status (centrality) using the peer-group relational satisfaction scale. Participants were also asked to rate their perceived importance of role-expectations of themselves as well as others. Hierarchical regression analysis revealed by sex and group size that 1) boys and smaller group members equally perceived their expectations as importance as those of others, 2) girls were likely to meet those expectations of themselves that they and others deemed important, and 3) bigger group members in addition to individuals were likely to meet those expectations of themselves that they and others deemed important, others were likely to meet those expectations that individuals deemed important but not themselves and higher within-group status were significant related to relational satisfaction.
