The Relation of Nonverbal Processing Ability of Faces and Voices and Children's Feelings of Depression and Competence

The relation between nonverbal processing ability and feelings of depression and competence was evaluated in children between the ages of 7 and 11 years (N = 142). They were administered tests to measure their receptive nonverbal ability and feelings of depression and competence. Hierarchical regres...

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Published in:The Journal of genetic psychology 1997-09, Vol.158 (3), p.357-363
Main Authors: Nowicki, Stephen, Carton, Erin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child development
College Students
Construct Validity
Depression - psychology
Developmental psychology
Facial Expression
Factor Structure
Female
Females
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Grade 4
Humans
Interpersonal Competence
Locus of Control
Male
Males
Nonverbal Ability
Nonverbal Communication
Paralinguistics
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Self Concept
Self Evaluation (Individuals)
Social Adjustment
Social Perception
Sociometric Techniques
Standardized Tests
Stimuli
Validity
Verbal Behavior
Vignettes
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Summary:The relation between nonverbal processing ability and feelings of depression and competence was evaluated in children between the ages of 7 and 11 years (N = 142). They were administered tests to measure their receptive nonverbal ability and feelings of depression and competence. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that nonverbal ability was related to feelings of competence in boys and girls, but to feelings of depression only in boys. It was concluded that specific nonverbal deficits are associated with generalized negative feelings in children. Implications for adjustment are discussed.
ISSN:0022-1325
1940-0896
DOI:10.1080/00221329709596674