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Peer reviewedDeHart, Ganie B. – Research on Language and Social Interaction, 1996
Examines the use of gender-distinctive language in preschool sibling conversations, focusing on mitigation in directives and related forms used during pretend play. Findings indicate that gender-distinctive patterns of language use are sensitive to variations in situation and interaction partner. (19 references) (CK)
Descriptors: Child Language, Discourse Analysis, Dramatic Play, Interaction Process Analysis
