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Freindship was found to serve designated functions for some students. Gifted students often indicated that other aspect of their lives were valued more than friendships. Tendencies toward isolation were more apparent among boys as was the need for solitude, but boys indicated that members of their families were congenial companions. The girl's need for friendship causes more conformity at an earlier age. The boys experienced more negative attitudes and pressure from peers but appear to be able to withstand it better. The study indicates that fourth graders base their friendship attitudes on approved classroom behaviors, fifth graders had more possessive attitudes toward a few friends, and sixth graders were interested in becoming more like their peer groups. 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The girl's need for friendship causes more conformity at an earlier age. The boys experienced more negative attitudes and pressure from peers but appear to be able to withstand it better. The study indicates that fourth graders base their friendship attitudes on approved classroom behaviors, fifth graders had more possessive attitudes toward a few friends, and sixth graders were interested in becoming more like their peer groups. 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