Social comparison and the young child: Current research issues |
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Authors: | Judith A. Chafel |
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Affiliation: | a Indiana University, Bloomington |
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Abstract: | The paper represents a synthesis of the extensive literature on social comparison in young children. Several theorists are reviewed, whose writings provide a conceptual framework for the study of social comparison. Then, the paper overviews research pertaining to the following issues: What motivates children to engage in social comparison? With whom do children seek to compare? At what age does social comparison appear? Does it follow a developmental progression? What are the effects upon subsequent behavior? Are there sex-related differences in social comparison activity? By way of conclusion, practical implications for teaching are drawn. |
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