Age Trends in the Use of Social and Temporal Comparison for Self-Evaluation: Examination of a Novel Developmental Hypothesis.
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| Title: | Age Trends in the Use of Social and Temporal Comparison for Self-Evaluation: Examination of a Novel Developmental Hypothesis. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Butler, Ruth |
| Source: | Child Development. Aug 1998 69(4):1054-1073. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 1998 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Age Differences, Bias, Comparative Analysis, Developmental Stages, Egocentrism, Self Concept, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Sex Differences, Time Factors (Learning), Young Children |
| ISSN: | 0009-3920 |
| Abstract: | Two studies examined whether 4- to 8-year olds use social comparison (SC) for self-appraisal before temporal comparison (TC). Found that even 4-year olds rated themselves higher after doing better versus worse than another person and explained their ratings in terms of SC. Children in TC conditions attended only to their last outcomes; comparisons between current and prior outcome increased with age. (Author/KB) |
| Entry Date: | 1999 |
| Accession Number: | EJ572371 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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