Sex Differences in Competition-Cooperation Behavior of Children at Two Age Levels.

Moely, Barbara E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ205721

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1979-Jun

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Sex Differences in Competition-Cooperation Behavior of Children at Two Age Levels.

Moely, Barbara E.; And Others

Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, v5 n3 p329-42 Jun 1979

From preschool to nine years of age, boys show a developmental change from selective competitiveness to a general tendency to compete, while girls consistently vary their game behavior according to situational cues such as those provided by instructions or the sex of a game partner. (Author/MC)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Age Differences, Competition, Cooperation, Elementary School Students, Games, Preschool Children, Sex Differences, Social Behavior

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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