Siblings and the Development of Prosocial Behavior.

Dunn, Judy; Munn, Penny

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ERIC Number: EJ344348

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1986

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Siblings and the Development of Prosocial Behavior.

Dunn, Judy; Munn, Penny

International Journal of Behavioral Development, v9 n3 p265-84 Sep 1986

Examines the capability and motivation of 18- and 24-month-old infants to share, help, comfort, and cooperate with their older siblings; the frequency of such prosocial behavior by both siblings; and the children's response to sibling distress. The relationship between prosocial and conflict behavior was also studied. (HOD)

Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavioral Science Research, Children, Conflict Resolution, Cooperation, Emotional Development, Emotional Response, Infants, Siblings, Social Behavior, Socialization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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