We present a developmental model that describes normal peer relations and highlights
processes that underlie the emergence of problems with peers in childhood. We propose …

The present meta‐analytic review examined the magnitude of the relation between discrete
emotion knowledge and three of its most commonly studied correlates in childhood and …

Mother‐and father‐reported reactions to children's negative emotions were examined as
correlates of emotional understanding (Study 1, N= 55, 5‐to 6‐year‐olds) and friendship …

Winner of the British Psychological Society Book Award (Academic Monograph category)
2013! Over the past thirty years, researchers have documented a remarkable growth in …

This paper examines the social origins of self–other understanding in young children. The
proposition is that mental state discourse is related to the development of social …

Abstract Objectives Theory of Mind (ToM) is a complex human ability that allows people to
make inferences on others' mental states such as beliefs, emotions and desires. Previous …

A performance‐based assessment of the structure and complexity of emotional awareness
was developed, the Levels of Emotional Awareness Scale for Children (LEAS‐C). A pilot …

Several hypotheses on the form and function of sex differences in social behaviors were
tested. The results suggest that friendship preferences in both sexes can be understood in …

The primary aim of the present study was to examine the extent to which friend and sibling
relationship quality jointly contribute to children's behavioral adjustment. Preschool-aged …

Este artigo apresenta uma revisão crítica da literatura recente sobre os aspectos
psicológicos da amizade na infância. Aproximadamente, uma centena de artigos …