Meeting Goals and Confronting Conflict: Children's Changing Perceptions of Social Comparison

Eva M. Pomerantz; Diane N. Ruble; Karin S. Frey; Faith K. Greulich

doi:10.2307/1131946

June 1, 1995Child Development

Meeting Goals and Confronting Conflict: Children's Changing Perceptions of Social Comparison

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This research aims to explore how children's perceptions of social comparison change when confronted with goals and conflict.
Analyzed children's responses regarding social comparison and conflict resolution strategies
Used observational assessments to capture changes in perceptions
Involved a diverse sample of children from various backgrounds.
Children demonstrated a shift in perception towards social comparison when actively pursuing goals
Findings indicate a significant correlation between conflict resolution styles and changes in social comparison perceptions
Data suggest that children adapt their social comparison approaches as they face different social challenges.

Implication

Examines children's perceptions of social comparison and conflict, suggesting important developmental insights.

Abstract

Eva M. Pomerantz, Diane N. Ruble, Karin S. Frey, Faith Greulich, Meeting Goals and Confronting Conflict: Children's Changing Perceptions of Social Comparison, Child Development, Vol. 66, No. 3 (Jun., 1995), pp. 723-738

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