Implicit and Explicit Attitudes Toward Shyness Among Mothers of Young Children in Mainland China.
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| Title: | Implicit and Explicit Attitudes Toward Shyness Among Mothers of Young Children in Mainland China. |
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| Authors: | Xiao, Bowen (AUTHOR), Coplan, Robert (AUTHOR), Xiang, Shuhui (AUTHOR), Cao, Liping (AUTHOR), Li, Yan (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Genetic Psychology. Jan/Feb2026, Vol. 187 Issue 1, p66-74. 9p. |
| Subjects: | Implicit attitudes, Mothers, Attitude testing, Bashfulness, Toddlers, Sociability |
| Geographic Terms: | Shanghai (China), China |
| Abstract: | This study examines both implicit and explicit attitudes toward shyness among mothers of young children in mainland China. The participants were 391 mothers (Mage = 35 years, SD = 3.84 years) of preschool-aged children from one kindergarten in Shanghai, China. At two time points separated by eight months, participants completed the online version of the Implicit Association Test—Shy (IAT-Shy), self-assessed their own shyness and their explicit attitudes about shyness, and rated their children's shyness. Over the eight-month period, Chinese mothers displayed more negative implicit attitudes toward shyness compared with their attitudes toward non-shyness (sociability). Implicit attitudes toward shyness were significantly related to explicit attitudes about shyness but were not significantly associated with maternal or child shyness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | This study examines both implicit and explicit attitudes toward shyness among mothers of young children in mainland China. The participants were 391 mothers (Mage = 35 years, SD = 3.84 years) of preschool-aged children from one kindergarten in Shanghai, China. At two time points separated by eight months, participants completed the online version of the Implicit Association Test—Shy (IAT-Shy), self-assessed their own shyness and their explicit attitudes about shyness, and rated their children's shyness. Over the eight-month period, Chinese mothers displayed more negative implicit attitudes toward shyness compared with their attitudes toward non-shyness (sociability). Implicit attitudes toward shyness were significantly related to explicit attitudes about shyness but were not significantly associated with maternal or child shyness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00221325 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00221325.2025.2482189 |
