Group Size Regulates Self-Assertive versus Self-Deprecating Responses to Interpersonal Competition.
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| Title: | Group Size Regulates Self-Assertive versus Self-Deprecating Responses to Interpersonal Competition. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Benenson, Joyce F., Maiese, Rebecca, Dolenszky, Eva, Dolenszky, Michole, Sinclair, Nancy, Simpson, Anna |
| Source: | Child Development. Nov-Dec 2002 73(6):1818-1829. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2002 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Assertiveness, Children, Competition, Group Dynamics, Performance Factors, Sex Differences, Stress Variables |
| ISSN: | 0009-3920 |
| Abstract: | This study examined the hypothesis that group size can influence whether 9- to 10-year-olds display self-assertive versus self-deprecating responses to interpersonal competition, especially under stress. Findings indicated that individuals displayed more assertive behaviors during competitive game-playing in groups than in dyads, and more self-deprecating behaviors in dyads than in groups. Findings suggest that group size provides one possible mechanism for development of sex differences in self-assertive versus self-deprecating behavior. (Author/KB) |
| Entry Date: | 2003 |
| Accession Number: | EJ668462 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study examined the hypothesis that group size can influence whether 9- to 10-year-olds display self-assertive versus self-deprecating responses to interpersonal competition, especially under stress. Findings indicated that individuals displayed more assertive behaviors during competitive game-playing in groups than in dyads, and more self-deprecating behaviors in dyads than in groups. Findings suggest that group size provides one possible mechanism for development of sex differences in self-assertive versus self-deprecating behavior. (Author/KB) |
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| ISSN: | 0009-3920 |
