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The study investigates whether the source of advice—children or adults—affects adults' motivation and attitudes toward personal change.

June 3, 2026Open Access

When Adults Change Their Minds: The Power of Advice from Children vs. Adults

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The study investigates whether the source of advice—children or adults—affects adults' motivation and attitudes toward personal change.
Participants identified a personal vice and rated their motivation and importance of change.
They received counter-arguments attributed to either a child or an adult.
Post-test re-ratings were conducted to assess changes in motivation and perceptions.
Participants viewed adults as more credible and sincere than children.
Despite bias, participants were equally responsive to advice from both adults and children.
Age-based perceptions did not significantly influence behavior change in low-stakes scenarios.

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Experiment examines how advice from children and adults affects adult motivation and attitudes, suggesting similar responsiveness to both sources.

Sophia Emy (2026) studied this question.

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Experiment examines how advice from children and adults affects adult motivation and attitudes, suggesting similar responsiveness to both sources.