Children's Affectionate Behavior: Gender Differences.

Botkin, Darla; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ441915

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Publication Date: 1991

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Children's Affectionate Behavior: Gender Differences.

Botkin, Darla; And Others

Early Education and Development, v2 n4 p270-86 Oct 1991

In this study, the occurrence of preschool children's affectionate behavior did not appear to be gender typed. A considerable percentage of the children's affection was restricted to same-gender peers. Children expressed affections more frequently to individuals than to groups of individuals. (BB)

Descriptors: Affection, Affective Behavior, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Group Dynamics, Interpersonal Relationship, Peer Relationship, Preschool Children, Sex Differences, Teacher Student Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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