The Importance of Non Verbal Behavior in Giving Instructions to Children.

Hudson, Alan; Blane, Maureen

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ERIC Number: EJ324708

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Publication Date: 1985

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The Importance of Non Verbal Behavior in Giving Instructions to Children.

Hudson, Alan; Blane, Maureen

Child and Family Behavior Therapy, v7 n2 p1-10 Sum 1985

A study of 16 mother-child pairs found that parents' non-verbal behaviors affect child compliance with parental requests. Five behaviors were investigated: distance from child; mother's body orientation; eye contact; tone of voice; and mother's orientation toward objects involved in the instruction. Parent training clinics should recognize the significance of non-verbal behaviors. (KH)

Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Nonverbal Communication, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Education, Parenting Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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