Socialization of modern preschoolers in a peer group: realities and prospects

The article is devoted to the issues of socialization of modern preschoolers in a peer group. Peer-to-peer communication is one of the most important aspects of personality development. The results of the empirical study (n=110) allowed us to distinguish three types of socialization of modern preschoolers: positive, diffuse and negative. Modern over-fives with positive socialization in a peer group enter a favorable status of «stars», have a high level of interpersonal communication and interpersonal relationships (activity in communication, wide circle of contacts, predominance of play-based communication, positive attitude towards peers, positive emotional background, prosocial behavior, positive regard of leadership, individual autonomy), choose positive strategy in relationships with peers (desire of playing, communicating, helping), and possess communicative values. The majority of modern over-fives with diffuse and negative socialization in a peer group need timely professional help from teachers, psychologists and parents.