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ERIC Number: EJ1446697
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 18
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1040-9289
EISSN: EISSN-1556-6935
The Sibling Effect on Theory of Mind among Chinese Preschoolers: Considering the Role of Parenting Style and Peer Interaction
Chunhong Zhu; Yun Hong; Xin Dai; Bin-Bin Chen; Ni Yan
Early Education and Development, v35 n8 p1809-1826 2024
Research Findings: This study extends the understanding of the sibling effect on children's theory of mind (ToM) among Chinese preschoolers by adopting an ecological perspective. The participants were 225 Chinese preschoolers, comprising 100 children with siblings (M[subscript age] = 4.54 years, SD = 1.11, 55 boys) and 125 children without siblings (M[subscript age] = 4.52 years, SD = 0.99, 60 boys). We assessed children's ToM through a child measurement task, and peer interaction time on the weekend and parenting style (i.e. authoritarian and authoritative parenting style) through parent reports. This study revealed that the role of siblings in children's development of ToM did not have a main effect among Chinese preschoolers, regardless of their birth order or siblings' ages. However, when considering the influence of parents and peers in addition to siblings, the sibling effect is only noticeable for children with low interaction levels with their peers. Practice or Policy: In conclusion, this study demonstrates that in China, child-aged siblings positively influence the ToM development in children who have limited interactions with peers. These findings underscore the value of siblings as a developmental resource and offer parents critical insights into fostering ToM, especially under the two-child policy.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test
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