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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2017 Jul 2.
Published in final edited form as: Soc Neurosci. 2015 Feb 20;10(5):527–550. doi: 10.1080/17470919.2015.1013223

Table 4.

Traits associated with populistic (popular) and prosocial popular (well-liked and popular) adolescents (de Bruyn & Cillessen, 2006). An unchecked box means this group is less likely to be rated by peers as presenting the listed trait.

Adolescent High Status (Popular) Subtypes

Prosocial Popular Populistic
General
 Likeable
 Academically engaged
 Many friends
 Friendly
 Attractive
 Hip
 Athletic
Antisocial Behavior
 Bullies/mean and insulting
 Verbally and physically aggressive
 Relationally aggressive
 Exhibits deviant behavior
Dominance
 Voices opinions
 Powerful
 Leadership qualities
 Listened to by others