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1Department of Education, Shizuoka University, Shizuoka, Japan.
Psychological Reports
|June 1, 2017
Summary
Children with better self-control, or inhibitory control (IC), and emotion regulation (ER) are more popular with peers. High IC and ER are linked to greater peer preference and more mutual friendships in young children.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Neuroscience
Background:
- Peer relationships are crucial for social development.
- Inhibitory control (IC) and emotion regulation (ER) are key executive functions influencing social behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between young children's peer preference and their levels of inhibitory control (IC) and emotion regulation (ER).
Main Methods:
- Study 1: Assessed 66 preschoolers (mean age 5y 11m) on IC (Stroop-like tasks), ER (disappointing gift task), and peer preference (positive nomination).
- Study 2: Assessed 43 preschoolers (mean age 6y 1m) on ER using social judgment tasks under conditions of induced negative emotion.
Main Results:
- Children with higher IC or ER demonstrated greater peer popularity compared to those with lower levels.
- High IC and ER were associated with more mutual friendships, even when negative emotions were induced.
Conclusions:
- Inhibitory control and emotion regulation significantly contribute to positive peer relationships in early childhood.
- Developing these executive functions may enhance social competence and peer acceptance in young children.
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