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ERIC Number: EJ580278
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0300-4430
A Cross-Cultural Perspective on Children's Theories of Mind and Social Interaction.
Tan-Niam, Carolyn S. L.; Wood, David; O'Malley, Claire
Early Child Development and Care, v144 p55-67 May 1998
Examined links between theory-of-mind status among Singaporean and United Kingdom preschoolers and their social pretend play. Found that ratings by Singaporean and UK teachers yielded measures of facilitation, shared meaning, and thematic maintenance of interactive play. Rater nationality did not affect ranking patterns. Findings indicated a link between theory-of-mind ability and quality of social interaction. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cross Cultural Studies, Day Care, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Relationship, Peer Relationship, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Preschool Teachers, Pretend Play, Teacher Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Singapore; Theory of Mind; United Kingdom
Note: Special issue on: "Singapore Childcare and Early Education."