The choice of same-sex playmates may occur, in part, because boys' competitive and rough play is aversive to girls.

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Research has found that girls typically prefer to engage in more cooperative and nurturing play, while boys tend to engage in more competitive and rough play. This can result in girls being less interested in playing with boys who engage in rough play, leading them to seek out same-sex playmates.

The Choice of Same-Sex Playmates May Occur, in Part, Because