Relations between friendship quality and peer acceptance were examined by assessing predictors of, and quality of adolescents' (N = 118) relationships at summer camp. Having a positive friendship before camp predicted the development of a positive friendship and the acceptance by peers at camp. Peer acceptance before camp predicted peer acceptance but not friendship quality at camp. Self-reported sociability predicted peer acceptance at camp but not friendship quality; hostility predicted antagonism in friendships and peer group relationships. Physical attractiveness was a stronger predictor of positive friendships and peer acceptance than was sociability. Results indicated that in a new peer group, behaviors necessary for peer acceptance may differ from those necessary for positive friendships, but attractiveness may be important to both.
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