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The aim is to explore how Chinese Singaporean children predict peer group inclusion based on wealth and ethnicity.

March 26, 2026Developmental ScienceOpen Access

Chinese Singaporean Children's Expectations About Peer Group Norms in the Context of Wealth and Ethnicity

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The aim is to explore how Chinese Singaporean children predict peer group inclusion based on wealth and ethnicity.
Cohort of 103 children aged 4-7 years
Investigated expectations regarding peer group inclusion decisions
Evaluated three conditions: ethnicity, wealth, and both combined
Children expected peers to prioritize high-wealth individuals over ethnicity
Expectation for same-wealth inclusion increased with age
Children used moral reasoning to explain inclusion choices differently based on ethnicity

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Investigates children's predictions about peer group inclusion based on wealth and ethnicity, suggesting key insights into social attitudes.

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Investigates children's predictions about peer group inclusion based on wealth and ethnicity, suggesting key insights into social attitudes.