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Direct linkDevine, Rory T.; Apperly, Ian A. – Developmental Science, 2022
This study investigated the links between theory of mind, social motivation, and children's social competence in middle childhood and early adolescence. Two hundred and sixty four children (136 girls, 128 boys) aged between 8 and 13 years (M Age = 10.88 years, SD = 1.45) completed theory-of-mind tests and self-report questionnaires measuring…
Descriptors: Theory of Mind, Interpersonal Competence, Motivation, Children
Lecce, Serena; Devine, Rory T. – Infant and Child Development, 2022
The recent expansion of research on children's understanding of others' minds (or 'theory of mind', ToM) into middle childhood provides fresh opportunities to consider its origins and consequences. In this paper, we propose that, in addition to supporting children's social interactions, individual differences in ToM benefit academic achievement,…
Descriptors: Theory of Mind, Outcomes of Education, Sociocultural Patterns, Child Development
