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EJ605474 PS53052

Title: Individual Differences in Stress Reactions during a Peer Entry Episode: Effects of Age, Temperament, Approach Behavior, and Self-Perceived Peer Competence.
Author(s): Stansbury, Kathy; Harris, Michael L.
Source: Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, v76 n1 p50-63 May 2000
Publication Date: 2000
ISSN: 0022-0965
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJOCT2000

Examined preschoolers' stress reactions to standardized peer entry paradigm and relation to temperament, observed approach to peers, and self-perceived peer competence. Found that 4-year-olds showed significantly less new peer avoidance, higher ratings on approach temperament, and larger physiological stress reactions than 3-year-olds. Discrepancy between self-reported peer competence and behavior in peer entry situation was associated with larger stress responses. (Author/KB)

Descriptors: Age Differences; Emotional Response; *Peer Relationship; *Personality; *Preschool Children; *Self Concept; *Stress Variables
Identifiers: Hydrocortisone