Peers Versus Parents: The Salience of Perceived Sources of Self-esteem Among Three- to Five-year-olds.

Fraser, J. A. H.; Gurney, P. W.

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ERIC Number: EJ384454

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Publication Date: 1988

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Peers Versus Parents: The Salience of Perceived Sources of Self-esteem Among Three- to Five-year-olds.

Fraser, J. A. H.; Gurney, P. W.

Early Child Development and Care, v30 n1-4 p17-30 Jan 1988

Studies the perceived source of self-esteem among 300 children aged three to five. Results indicate that peers are the predominant source of self-esteem in the low intensity ("like") condition and parents are the predominant source of self-esteem in the high intensity ("love") condition. (RJC)

Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Emotional Development, Parent Child Relationship, Peer Relationship, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Self Esteem, Social Cognition

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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