Positive friendships helps children and youth develop their sense of identity and social skills.
What are some effective ways to cultivate friendships, especially in a school setting? How can cross-race friendships be encouraged?
Last week on the Missouri State Journal, psychologist Dr. Leslie Echols talked about a recent collaborative study she worked on about building friendships among middle school students.
Echols, an associate professor of psychology at Missouri State, is back to highlight what the study revealed.