EJ541652 PS526313
Title: Separation Anxiety: A Study of Commencement at Preschool.Author(s): Robbins, Jill
Source: Australian Journal of Early Childhood, v22 n1 p12-17 Mar 1997
Publication Date: 1997
ISSN: 0312-5033
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJAUG1997
Examined incidence
and intensity of separation anxiety at preschool entry. Found that
the majority of 3- and 4-year-olds were rated as having relatively
low levels of age-appropriate anxiety and fears. Four-year-olds
were rated more fearful than 3-year-olds. Prior separation experience,
sex, age, and general anxiety were related to separation anxiety.
No correlation was found between teacher and parent ratings. (KDFB)
Descriptors: Age Differences; Attachment Behavior; *Emotional Response;
Fear; Parent Child Relationship; *Preschool Children; Preschool
Education; *Separation Anxiety; Student Adjustment
