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[Developmental level of joint attention ability in children aged 16-30 months and related influencing factors]

Yu Xiao1, Cui-Hua Guo, Jie-Ling Wu

  • 1Department of Child Health Care, Guangdong Women and Children's Hospital, Guangzhou 510000, China. jieling101@189.cn.

Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
|August 17, 2018
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Most toddlers aged 16-30 months develop joint attention skills, with boys showing lower abilities than girls. Factors like maternal age and family income influence this crucial developmental milestone.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatrics
  • Child Health

Background:

  • Joint attention is a critical social-cognitive skill for language and social development.
  • Understanding the developmental trajectory and influencing factors of joint attention in early childhood is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the developmental status of joint attention in children aged 16-30 months.
  • To identify factors associated with variations in joint attention ability during this developmental window.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was conducted with 1,675 children aged 16-30 months.
  • Data collection occurred at a Guangdong Women and Children's Hospital from September to December 2016.

Main Results:

  • High prevalence of reactive (94.27%) and active (85.25%) joint attention abilities was observed.
  • Boys exhibited lower joint attention abilities compared to girls (P<0.001).
  • Maternal age, paternal occupation, family income, conception method, pregnancy intention, and delivery mode significantly influenced joint attention scores (P<0.05).

Conclusions:

  • The majority of children aged 16-30 months demonstrate both reactive and active joint attention.
  • Gender differences in joint attention development are apparent, with boys lagging behind girls.
  • Socioeconomic and perinatal factors are significantly associated with the development of joint attention ability.
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