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Young Children From Three Diverse Cultures Spontaneously and Consistently Prepare for Alternative Future

Jonathan Redshaw1, Thomas Suddendorf1, Karri Neldner1

  • 1University of Queensland.

Child Development
|May 9, 2018
PubMed

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Children aged 3-6 years across diverse cultures develop future-oriented behavior. This cognitive maturation allows preparation for alternative futures, independent of Western upbringing.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Cross-Cultural Studies
  • Cognitive Development

Background:

  • Future-oriented behavior is crucial for adaptive functioning.
  • Understanding its developmental trajectory across cultures is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the development of future-oriented behavior in young children.
  • To examine cultural variations in this behavior.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 193 children aged 3-6 years from three diverse societies.
  • Children prepared for alternative future events over six trials.

Main Results:

  • Competence in future preparation was observed in 3-year-olds across all cultures.
  • Most older children prepared for both future possibilities consistently.
  • Minor cultural differences were noted in younger age groups.

Conclusions:

  • The ability to prepare for alternative futures emerges during early childhood.
  • This developmental milestone is not dependent on Western upbringing.
  • It likely reflects normal cognitive maturation.

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