Eder, R. (1990) Uncovering young children's psychological selves: individual and developmental differences (Journal Article)
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Ginsburg, K. et al. (2007) The importance of play in promoting healthy child development and maintaining strong parent-child bonds (Journal Article)
Hubbs-Tait, L. et al. (1996) Children of adolescent mothers: attachment representation, maternal depression, and later behavior problems (Journal Article)
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- Mental health
James, L. et al. (2018) Longitudinal associations between younger children's humour styles and psychosocial adjustment (Journal Article)
Whilst a multitude of studies have examined links between different styles of humour and aspects of adjustment, longitudinal research is noticeably lacking. Following a study which identified bidirectional associations between humour styles and psychosocial adjustment in older children, the current research aimed to investigate these associations in younger children. In total, 413 children aged 8-11 years completed the humour styles questionnaire for younger children (HSQ-Y) alongside measures of psychosocial adjustment in both the autumn and the summer over the course of a school year. Findings across the school year suggested that children's adjustment may impact significantly on their use of different styles of humour. Further longitudinal research over a longer time period would now be beneficial to further increase our understanding of the associations between humour styles and adjustment throughout development. Statement of contribution What is already known on this subject? Research has identified associations between children's humour styles and psychosocial adjustment. Research with older children has also identified longitudinal associations. What does this study add? This is the first study to identify longitudinal associations between humour styles and adjustment in younger children. This allows for stronger statements to be made about causal relationships.
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- Humour
- Longitudinal
Kuhnert, R. et al. (2017) Gender-differentiated effects of theory of mind, emotion understanding, and social preference on prosocial behavior development: A longitudinal study (Journal Article)
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Moore, M. et al. (2006) Pretend play as a resource for children: implications for pediatricians and health professionals (Journal Article)
- Literature review
- Mental health
- Pretend play
- Symbolic play
Nijhof, S. et al. (2018) Healthy play, better coping: The importance of play for the development of children in health and disease (Journal Article)
- Mental health
- Physical health
- Social play
O'Toole, C. et al. (-Apr) Symbolic functioning and language development in children with Down syndrome (Journal Article)
- Atypical development
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- Language
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- Symbolic play