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ERIC Number: EJ308854
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Relation of Social Fantasy Play to Social Competence in Preschoolers.
Connolly, Jennifer A.; Doyle, Anna-Beth
Developmental Psychology, v20 n5 p797-806 Sep 1984
Examines social fantasy play in relation to several indices of social competence in a sample of 91 preschoolers (ages 35 to 69 months). Results indicate the amount and complexity of fantasy play significantly predicted four competency measures: teacher ratings of peer social skill, popularity, affective role taking, and a behavioral summary score reflecting positive social activity. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Interpersonal Competence, Observation, Perspective Taking, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Pretend Play, Social Behavior, Student Evaluation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Behavior Ratings; Popularity; Social Play