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
