Characteristics of Preschoolers with Lower Perceived Competence |
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Authors: | Robert J Coplan Leanne C Findlay Larry J Nelson |
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Institution: | Department of Psychology, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. robert_coplan@carleton.ca |
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Abstract: | The goal of the present study was to identify preschool children with "age-inappropriate" less positive self-perceptions, and to explore their parental and peer relationships as compared to their classmates with "age normal" self-perceptions. Participants were n = 127 preschool children (Mage = 54.98 mos., SD = 8.21). Data were collected from multiple sources including parental ratings, child self-reports, and teacher ratings. Results indicated that as compared to their peers, children with less positive self-perceptions demonstrated more internalizing problems (i.e., loneliness, social-withdrawal), were more excluded by peers, and had mothers with less positive parenting styles. Results are discussed in terms of the implications of poorer self-perceptions in early childhood. |
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Keywords: | self-concept perceived-competence preschool social adjustment |
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