Observing and Understanding Children's Social Interactions. An Impression Management Perspective.

Hatch, J. Amos

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Publication Date: 1994

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Observing and Understanding Children's Social Interactions. An Impression Management Perspective.

Hatch, J. Amos

Dimensions of Early Childhood, v23 n1 p21-25 Fall 1994

Describes ways of observing and interpreting children's peer social behavior based on the impression management perspective, which focuses on the social construction of a child's individual self-concept. Suggests that teachers and caregivers can use impression management strategies to observe and promote prosocial development in young children. (MDM)

Descriptors: Caregiver Role, Child Behavior, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Techniques, Early Childhood Education, Peer Relationship, Prosocial Behavior, Self Concept, Social Development, Teacher Role, Teacher Student Relationship, Teaching Methods, Young Children

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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