Journal article
Inhibitory Control in Young Children and Its Role in Emerging Internalization
Child development, Vol.67(2), pp.490-507
04/1996
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8624.1996.tb01747.x
PMID: 8625724
Abstract
We examined inhibitory control as a quality of temperament that contributes to internalization. Children were assessed twice, at 26-41 months (N = 103) and at 43-56 months (N = 99), on repeated occasions, in multiple observational contexts and using parental reports. Comprehensive behavioral batteries incorporating multiple tasks were designed to measure inhibitory control at toddler and preschool age. They had good internal consistencies, corresponded with maternal ratings, and were developmentally sensitive. Individual children's performance was significantly correlated across both assessments, indicating stable individual differences. Girls surpassed boys at both ages. Children's internalization was observed while they were alone with prohibited objects, with a mundane chore, playing games that occasioned cheating, being induced to violate standards of conduct, and assessed using maternal reports. Inhibitory control was significantly associated with internalization, both contemporaneously and as a predictor in the longitudinal sense. The implications for considering children's temperament as a significant, yet often neglected contributor to developing internalization are discussed.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Inhibitory Control in Young Children and Its Role in Emerging Internalization
- Creators
- Grazyna Kochanska - University of IowaKathleen Murray - University of IowaTanya Y Jacques - University of IowaAmy L Koenig - University of IowaKimberly A Vandegeest - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Child development, Vol.67(2), pp.490-507
- Publisher
- Blackwell Publishing Ltd
- DOI
- 10.1111/j.1467-8624.1996.tb01747.x
- PMID
- 8625724
- ISSN
- 0009-3920
- eISSN
- 1467-8624
- Number of pages
- 18
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/1996
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences
- Record Identifier
- 9984213260902771
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