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Gender Self-Socialization in Early Childhood
Introduction The role of gender in the lives of young children has garnered attention, as early gender-related concepts, self-perceptions, preferences, and behaviour have the potential to affect...
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The Role of Schools in the Early Socialization of Gender Differences
Introduction The question of how gender differences across domains (e.g., traits, behaviours, abilities) arise is a central topic of investigation in psychology. Experts agree that nature (i.e.,...
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Prosocial Behaviour and Schooling
Introduction Prosocial behaviour in the form of sharing, helping, and cooperating is a hallmark of social competence throughout childhood.1,2 Of direct relevance for schooling is that prosocial...
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Peer socialization of gender in young boys and girls
Introduction By the time children are about 3 years old, they are aware of the fact that they are boys or girls and that there are certain behaviours, activities, toys and interests that are more...
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Screen time Use and Food Marketing Influences on Children’s Eating Behaviors
Introduction Among children and adolescents, a key determinant of food preferences is taste which is shaped by early environmental exposure to food during infancy and childhood. Taste preferences...