Citation

Weller S. Child. Soc. 2007; 21(5): 339-351.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, National Children's Bureau of the United Kingdom, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1099-0860.2006.00056.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

For many children, the transition to secondary school is marked by both anxiety and excitement, particularly in relation to friendship. This article draws upon the concept of social capital 2014 the resources individuals and collectives derive from their social networks 2014 in order to understand the significance of change and continuity in children's friendships during a challenging period in their lives. Children's social networks often provide important, but under-researched resources which aid their progress through the transition. This article presents findings from a three-year ESRC study exploring children's and parents' use of social capital during their secondary school transfer.