Popularity Explained: The Social Psychology of Grade School - Paperback

by Alex L. Freedman (Author)

Popularity is a social phenomenon that re-emerges every year in every school around the world; yet, despite how common it is and how important it is to students, it has never been fully explained. Written for parents and teachers, this book is NOT a how-to-guide of tired cliches nor is it a story of personal growth and discovery. With clear language and simple logic, Popularity Explained answers how popularity works and why it emerges so predictably. Based on published scientific literature, it draws on concepts from psychology and neuroscience to explain this fascinating social phenomenon.

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Author Biography

Dr. A. L. Freedman has a double degree in psychology and general management from the University of Lethbridge. On graduating, he was awarded a gold medal for his academic achievements. He is currently completing his residency at the University of Alberta and is pursuing a specialty in rural family medicine. In his free time, Alex enjoys piano, writing, swimming, and travelling. He has worked in Tanzania, Mexico, and the North West Territories and has visited the USA, China, Rwanda, France, Uganda, and Nicaragua. In his own words, "People fascinate me. I feel privileged to have met so many in so many different countries." Psychology has been, and will always be, one of his primary interests.