This study suggests that children 3-8 years old are not totally egocentric but have some capacity for responding empathically to another person's perspective and point of view. (Author/WY)

The frequency of symptomatic autism in children with severe perceptual or intellectual handicaps is noted and early diagnosis and treatment urged to permit healthy child development. Highlighted are some common causes leading to symptomatic autism. (KW)

Thirty physically abused children between 5 and 12 years old were compared to a matched group of 30 nonabused children on psychological tests measuring self-concept, aggression, socialization with peers, establishment of trust, and separation from the mother. (Author)

This article argues that educating tomorrow's adults isn't simply about teaching students the quadratic equation or the date Columbus sailed to the new world. Social and emotional development is also an important component in student's development. (GCP)

Investigates the relationship between self-recognition and self-evaluative emotions in two studies on 27 children aged 9-24 months and 44 children aged 22 months. The results of both studies indicate that embarrassment but not wariness was related to self-recognition. (RJC)

A two-part study examined children's conceptions of the linkages between sociomoral events and emotional consequences for several event participants. Results of the first study indicated that children's conceptions were highly differentiated. The second study found children able to match affective information to events likely to cause emotional…

Two studies examined children's concept acquisition for complex emotions. Four- to seven-year olds described situations that evoke a variety of emotions and their feelings about each; four- and five-year olds rated the same emotions for feelings of pleasure and arousal. Combined results suggest children attain partial conceptualization of each…

Examines the underlying dimensions of adolescent emotion through exploratory factor analysis. Self-reports from 483 male and female fifth through ninth graders were analyzed. Adolescent effect in students was found to be comparable to that observed in adults, with variations possibly related to social transition of adolescents. (SH)

The relationship between men's gender role conflict and use of psychological defenses is studied (N=115). Canonical correlations indicated that men experiencing greater rigidity about being successful, powerful, and competitive; expressing emotions; and expressing affection to other men use more immature and neurotic psychological defenses. Gender…

In a climate where increasing numbers of performance demands are placed on youth, the author provides an inspiring account of how humor can bring joy to troubled lives and foster social and emotional learning. (Author)

Research has found that individual emotional intelligence has a group analog and it is critical to groups' effectiveness. Teams can develop greater emotional intelligence and boost their overall performance. (JOW)

Presents a developmental model integrating attachment theory and cognitive developmental approaches in order to further understanding of the processes involved in loss and grief. Considers the relevance of attachment theory to understanding grief and research evidence for the role of continuing attachment bonds after death as a strategy for…

Explores what is known about the genetic underpinnings of temperament. Examines the role of experience in shaping personality, suggesting that personality is both heritable and influenced by environment. (HTH)

Examined change and consistency in emotionality among children, ages 4 to 12, every 2 years for 8 years. Data revealed that: early individual differences in emotionality and emotion regulation predict similar functioning years later; and that children become more emotionally regulated and less emotionally intense with age. (LBT)

Social and emotional learning (SEL) has as its goals to strengthen a person's ability to understand, manage, and express the social and emotional aspects of life. The authors, all of whom have worked in training teachers in the promotion of students' social and emotional skills, have found that educators often view efforts at building such skills…