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Learning about children from literature

W B Carey1

  • 1Division of General Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
|December 29, 1998
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Behavioral science and literature offer insights into child development, with significant contributions emerging in the last two centuries. Both fields are crucial for a comprehensive understanding of children, complementing each other

Area of Science:

  • Integrative study of child development drawing from both scientific and literary disciplines.

Background:

  • Historical lack of detailed information on child development until the 18th and 19th centuries.
  • Pivotal contributions from figures like Rousseau in literature and Darwin in science advanced understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare and contrast the contributions of behavioral science and literature to understanding children.
  • To highlight the complementary roles of scientific abstraction and literary synthesis in child development studies.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of historical and contemporary literature and scientific theories concerning children.
  • Comparative examination of how each domain addresses aspects like physical characteristics, family, social influences, and temperament.

Main Results:

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  • Both science and literature now provide extensive information on child development.
  • Science offers abstract principles of human nature, while literature provides complex, vivid character illustrations.
  • Literature has explored certain aspects of child psychology not yet covered by science.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of children requires integrating insights from both behavioral science and literature.
  • Pediatricians and child development specialists benefit from a well-rounded knowledge base encompassing both scientific and literary perspectives.