Gender and Developmental Differences in Children's Converations.

Austin, Ann M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ357587

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Publication Date: 1987

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Gender and Developmental Differences in Children's Converations.

Austin, Ann M.; And Others

Sex Roles, v16 n9-10 p497-510 May 1987

Presents data from a study of assimilative and accommodative discourse devices in the speech of 24 preschool children and 24 middle-childhood youngsters (12 boys and 12 girls in each group) in grades 3 and 6. Boys' discourse, regardless of age, contained more accommodative devices, whereas girls' discourse contained more assimilative devices. Some age effects were apparant, however. (KH)

Descriptors: Assertiveness, Children, Elementary Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Self Expression, Sex Differences, Social Behavior, Socialization, Verbal Communication

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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