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ERIC Number: EJ1222174
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Jun
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1307-9298
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Theory of Mind, Emotion Knowledge, and School Engagement in Emerging Adolescents
Bosacki, Sandra; Moreira, Flavia; Sitnik, Valentina; Andrews, Kathleen; Talwar, Victoria
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, v11 n5 p529-538 Jun 2019
Theory of Mind (ToM), or the ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others to predict behavior is an important skill that helps adolescents to navigate through school. Building on emerging research on the cognitive and affective aspects of ToM and school engagement, this cross-sectional study explored ToM, emotion knowledge, and school engagement in 32 adolescents (22 females; Mage = 187.2 mos -- 15.16 years, SD= 3.29) from central Canada. Positive correlations were found between ToM and school engagement, controlling for language. Higher levels of experiences of guilt and shame were associated with higher levels of ToM and school engagment. Verbal ability significantly contributed to total perceptions of school engagement. Implications for adolescents' social cognition, mental health, and school experiences are discussed.
International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education. T&K Akademic Rosendalsvein 45, Oslo 1166, Norway. e-mail: iejee@iejee.com; Web site: https://www.iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/index
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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