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Change over time in interactions between unfamiliar toddlers.
Ayelet Lahat1, Michal Perlman1, Nina Howe2
1University of Toronto, Canada.
International Journal of Behavioral Development
|December 30, 2022
Summary
As toddlers build relationships, their play becomes more frequent and longer. Conflicts and less organized interactions decrease over time, showing relationship development.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Social Interaction
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Early social interactions shape relationship development.
- Understanding the evolution of toddler play and conflict is crucial for developmental insights.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the changes in frequency and length of games, conflicts, and contingency sequences between unfamiliar toddlers over 18 play dates.
- To identify predictors of these interactional changes in early childhood.
Main Methods:
- Archival data from 28 unfamiliar 20- and 30-month-old toddlers were analyzed.
- Toddlers engaged in 18 separate play dates with unfamiliar peers.
- Interaction sequences (games, conflicts, contingencies) were coded for frequency and length.
Main Results:
- The frequency and length of games significantly increased over time.
- The frequency of conflicts and contingency sequences decreased over time.
- Age and language ability were significant predictors of changes in interaction patterns.
Conclusions:
- Toddlers' interactions evolve from less structured to more organized and positive as relationships develop.
- Developmental factors like age and language ability influence the trajectory of social interactions.
- This study highlights the dynamic nature of early peer relationships and social learning.
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