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ERIC Number: EJ550155
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0360-0025
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Social Dominance and Play Patterns among Preschoolers: Gender Comparisons.
Neppl, Tricia K.; Murray, Ann D.
Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, v36 n5-6 p381-93 Mar 1997
Examined gender differences in dominance and play among 48 preschoolers linked in girl-girl and girl-boy dyads. Findings reveal girl-girl dyads had more cooperative play, boys had higher functional play, and girls engaged in more dramatic play during feminine activities whereas boys displayed more dramatic play during masculine activities, including not following the leads of girls. (GR)
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Comparative Analysis, Gender Issues, Interpersonal Relationship, Play, Preschool Children, Social Behavior, Social Science Research
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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