The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship
between social acceptance and observed peer interaction in a select
group of preschool children.
The subjects were 30 children enrolled
in two sessions of a child development laboratory sponsored by the
Department of Family Life at Oregon State University.
The...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship
between self-directive play and social behavior and between self-directive
play and self-concept in matched pairs of first grade
children.
The sample consisted of 12 pairs of first grade children
matched for sex, age, school experience, and number of siblings.
The...
This study compared the effects of two conditions on
the motor development of preschool children and
investigated the relationship between preschool children's
motor development and perceived competence. Specifically,
it provided information for discerning: a) the relative
effects of a sensory-motor condition and an unstructured
activities condition on the motor development...
Published January 2001. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published January 1986. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published January 1986. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Life is not what it used to be. Yesterday’s child grew up, lived, and died within a small community. Today’s child, on the other hand, faces a kaleidoscope of choices. And tomorrow’s child will enter an even more diverse world. You may wonder how you can help your child live...