An Observational Study of Social Comparison in Preschoolers

作者: Harriet S. Mosatche , Penelope Bragonier

DOI: 10.2307/1129256

关键词: PsychologySocial comparison theoryCognitive developmentObservational studyNonverbal communicationDevelopmental psychologySimilarity (psychology)Social cognitionChild developmentCognitionSocial psychologyPediatrics, Perinatology, and Child HealthEducationDevelopmental and Educational Psychology

摘要: MOSATCHE, HARRIET S., and BRAGONIER, PENELOPE. An Observational Study of Social Comparison in Preschoolers. CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 1981, 52, 376-378. Preschoolers were observed for 3 5-min periods a naturalistic setting order to study the forms functions their social comparison verbalizations. Each statement was coded into content (ability, possession, status, attitude, activity) function (differentiation/similarity, cognitive clarity, evaluative, competitive) categories. The results indicated that preschoolers actively spontaneously engage comparison. A developmental approach employed explain findings.

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