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Title: The predictive role of time spent in associative and cooperative play on prosocial behavior in children with and without disabilities.
Authors: Coelho, Vera1,2 (AUTHOR) vcoelho@umaia.pt, Grande, Catarina2,3 (AUTHOR), Pontes, Ana2,3 (AUTHOR), Ferreira, Júlia1 (AUTHOR)
Source: European Early Childhood Education Research Journal. Dec2025, Vol. 33 Issue 6, p902-918. 17p.
Subject Terms: *Children with disabilities, *Child development, *Comparative studies, *Preschool children, Prosocial behavior, Social skills
Abstract: Positive social behaviors are crucial for child development being pivotal for successful inclusion. However, children with disabilities often exhibit lower levels of social competence. This correlational study investigates the role of different types of social play (i.e. associative, cooperative play) in fostering prosocial behaviors of children with and without disabilities. Participants were 247 preschool children, 54 had disabilities. Prosocial behaviors were assessed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire at two-time points. Time in associative/cooperative play was assessed with the Child Observation in Preschool (Time 1). Results indicate that, after controlling for initial prosocial behavior, age, and gender, time spent in cooperative play positively predicted prosocial behavior one year later for children with disabilities, but not for children without disabilities. Findings emphasize the importance of intentionally providing opportunities for children, especially those with disabilities, to participate in associative/cooperative play, building upon previous research on the relevance of social play. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Positive social behaviors are crucial for child development being pivotal for successful inclusion. However, children with disabilities often exhibit lower levels of social competence. This correlational study investigates the role of different types of social play (i.e. associative, cooperative play) in fostering prosocial behaviors of children with and without disabilities. Participants were 247 preschool children, 54 had disabilities. Prosocial behaviors were assessed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire at two-time points. Time in associative/cooperative play was assessed with the Child Observation in Preschool (Time 1). Results indicate that, after controlling for initial prosocial behavior, age, and gender, time spent in cooperative play positively predicted prosocial behavior one year later for children with disabilities, but not for children without disabilities. Findings emphasize the importance of intentionally providing opportunities for children, especially those with disabilities, to participate in associative/cooperative play, building upon previous research on the relevance of social play. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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