Sibling Relations: The Role of Conceptual Perspective-Taking in the Ontogeny of Sibling Caregiving.

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Title: Sibling Relations: The Role of Conceptual Perspective-Taking in the Ontogeny of Sibling Caregiving.
Language: English
Authors: Stewart, Robert B., Marvin, Robert S.
Source: Child Development. Aug 1984 55(4):1322-1332.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 1984
Intended Audience: Researchers
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Child Caregivers, Infant Behavior, Infants, Mothers, Perspective Taking, Preschool Children, Prosocial Behavior, Siblings
Abstract: The behaviors of 57 mothers, their preschool-age children, and their infants were observed using a modified "strange situation" to explore the older siblings' potential to act as subsidiary attachment figures. Gamelike tasks were used to assess the conceptual perspective-taking abilities of the older children. (Author/RH)
Entry Date: 1985
Accession Number: EJ305751
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The behaviors of 57 mothers, their preschool-age children, and their infants were observed using a modified "strange situation" to explore the older siblings' potential to act as subsidiary attachment figures. Gamelike tasks were used to assess the conceptual perspective-taking abilities of the older children. (Author/RH)