Korean Journal of Child Studies (아동학회지)

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The Relations Between Maternal Meta-Emotion Philosophy, Child Interpersonal Problem Solving, and Peer Competence

어머니의 상위정서철학과 아동의 대인 간 문제해결능력 및 또래 유능성 간의 관계

  • Choi, Ranyi (Department of Child Psychology, Seoul Women's University) ;
  • Nahm, Eunyoung (Department of Child Studies, Seoul Women's University)
  • 최난이 (서울여자대학교 아동심리학과) ;
  • 남은영 (서울여자대학교 아동학과)
  • Received : 2016.04.30
  • Accepted : 2016.08.12
  • Published : 2016.08.31
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Abstract

Objective: This study examined the relations between maternal meta-emotion philosophy, child interpersonal problem solving, and peer competence among children aged 4-5 and their mothers and teachers. Methods: A total of 54 children from 24 kindergartens were assessed on their interpersonal problem solving and peer competence. Their mothers reported on meta-emotion philosophy. Their teachers were assessed on child peer competence. Results: The major findings of this study were as follows. First, maternal meta-emotion philosophy, child interpersonal problem solving, and child peer competence showed positive correlation patterns. Second, child interpersonal problem solving and peer competence was found to be influenced by maternal child-directed meta-emotion philosophy but not by maternal self-directed meta-emotion philosophy. Conclusion: Findings highlight the importance of maternal meta-emotion philosophy and that their emotion socialization play a significant role in identifying the mechanisms leading to child social cognitive ability and social adjustment. Furthermore, these results could lead to important basic studies in developing parent/teacher education programs.

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