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peer groups

One's peer is one's equal; consequently, one's peer group is a group of one's equals, usually based on age or status. This entry focuses on adolescent peer groups because of their importance in the West for the transition from childhood to adulthood. [Source: Encyclopedia of Community: From the Village to the Virtual World; Peer Groups]

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