ERIC Number: EJ1053593
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Mar
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1307-9298
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A Longitudinal Study of Children's Theory of Mind, Self-Concept, and Gender-Role Orientation
Bosacki, Sandra Leanne
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, v6 n2 p213-228 Mar 2014
This study investigated the longitudinal relations between theory of mind (ToM) understanding, self-perceptions, and perceptions of gender-role orientation in 28 school-aged children, (16 girls, 12 boys, aged 8-12 years). Theory of mind and perceptions of self were assessed at Time 1 (T1, M = 8 y 5 m) and two years later at Time 2 (T2, M = 10 y 4 m). Negative correlation was found between T1 ToM and T2 Perceptions of Moral Self (r = -0.55, p = 0.004). Positive correlations were found between T1 Perceived Masculinity and T1 ToM (r = 0.682, p = 0.015). No relations were found between ToM T1 and T2 (r = 0.281, ns), as well as between T1 and T2 Self- Understanding scores (r = 0.244, ns). Positive relations were found between self-understanding and ToM at T1 only (r = 0.394, p = 0.038). Implications for children's socioemotional development are discussed.
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Social Development, Emotional Development, Correlation, Masculinity, Scores, Theory of Mind, Self Concept, Sex Role, Student Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Statistical Analysis, Moral Values, Measures (Individuals), Questionnaires, Semi Structured Interviews
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: iejee@iejee.com; Web site: http://www.iejee.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Self Perception Profile for Children
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