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ERIC Number: EJ625621
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0144-3410
A Factor Analysis of Pre-school Children's Play Strategies and Cognitive Style.
Saracho, Olivia N.
Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, v19 n2 p165-80 Jun 1999
Explores children's play as social behavior in relation to cognitive style and identifies the social factors underlying both young children's play and cognitive style. Indicates that field-dependent children participated more in social play activities, while field-independent children engaged in more nonsocial play activities. Discusses the implications for practice and research. Includes references. (CMK)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Early Childhood Education, Factor Analysis, Higher Education, Observation, Play, Preschool Children, Social Behavior
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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