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Developing theory of mind abilities in Swedish pre-schoolers
Linköpings universitet, Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande, Psykologi. Linköpings universitet, Filosofiska fakulteten. (Infant and Child Lab)ORCID-id: 0000-0001-9611-6523
Linköpings universitet, Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande, Handikappvetenskap. Linköpings universitet, Filosofiska fakulteten. (Infant and Child Lab)ORCID-id: 0000-0002-1896-8250
Linköpings universitet, Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande, Psykologi. Linköpings universitet, Filosofiska fakulteten. (Infant and Child Lab)ORCID-id: 0000-0001-8738-979X
Linköpings universitet, Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande, Psykologi. Linköpings universitet, Filosofiska fakulteten. (Infant and Child Lab)ORCID-id: 0000-0001-5025-9975
2018 (Engelska)Ingår i: Infant and Child Development, ISSN 1522-7227, E-ISSN 1522-7219, Vol. 27, nr 4, artikel-id e2090Artikel i tidskrift (Refereegranskat) Published
Abstract [en]

This study explored the development of theory of mind (ToM) in 80 Swedish-speaking 3- to 5-year-olds, a previously unstudied language and culture. The ToM scale was translated and tested in a Swedish context. The results show that the ToM abilities improve significantly with age. In addition, a gender difference was observed for the whole sample, girls outperformed boys, but follow-up analyses revealed that the difference only remained significant for the 4-year-olds. No gender differences were observed at 3 and 5years of age. When conducting a scalability analysis, the overall Wellman and Liu scale showed less than acceptable scalability. However, when removing the last task of the scale (Real-Apparent Emotion), the fit and scalability was good. The reason for this divergent result is discussed in terms of cultural differences, such as parental and pedagogical practices in Sweden, which might especially focus on developing childrens socio-emotional understanding. Highlights Is the theory of mind (ToM) scale a feasible method to assess preschool-aged children in a Swedish context? The scale shows significant development from 3 to 5 years of age. To achieve a good scalability, the final task of the scale was removed. The scale measures ToM abilities developing in preschoolers. Cultural differences, such as parental and pedagogical practices, may alter the developmental trajectory of ToM abilities.

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WILEY , 2018. Vol. 27, nr 4, artikel-id e2090
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cultural; context; development; theory of mind
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URN: urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-150273DOI: 10.1002/icd.2090ISI: 000440923300007OAI: oai:DiVA.org:liu-150273DiVA, id: diva2:1239714
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Funding Agencies|Forskningsradet om Halsa, Arbetsliv och Valfard [2008-0875]; Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare [2008-0875]

Tillgänglig från: 2018-08-17 Skapad: 2018-08-17 Senast uppdaterad: 2021-12-29

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