The relationship between temperament and social adjustment to peers

In recent years, evidence has accumulated indicating that peer relations constitute an essential component of child development. Although investigators have explored a number of factors that affect peer relations, few have considered the impact of temperament. The present study investigated whether...

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Published in:Early childhood research quarterly 1988-06, Vol.3 (2), p.179-192
Main Authors: Parker-Cohen, Nina Y., Bell, Richard Q.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In recent years, evidence has accumulated indicating that peer relations constitute an essential component of child development. Although investigators have explored a number of factors that affect peer relations, few have considered the impact of temperament. The present study investigated whether temperament is related to a child's initial reactions to peers in a preschool setting and to changes in social behavior over time. The central hypotheses were confirmed: temperament was related to initial and later social behavior with peers. The theoretical and practical implications of the study are discussed.
ISSN:0885-2006
1873-7706
DOI:10.1016/0885-2006(88)90021-X