Sex Differences in Children's Conversation.

Esposito, Anita

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ERIC Number: EJ214163

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1979

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Sex Differences in Children's Conversation.

Esposito, Anita

Language and Speech, v22 n3 p213-20 Jul-Sep 1979

The recorded conversations of 40 preschool children in small groups were analyzed for interruptions, overlaps, lapses, and gaps. Significant differences were found between heterogeneous and homogeneous groups for interruptions, with boys interrupting girls at a two to one ratio. (Author/RL)

Descriptors: Communication Research, Communication Skills, Early Childhood Education, Interaction Process Analysis, Preschool Children, Sex Differences, Speech Communication, Speech Habits

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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