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María del Mar Montoya Rodríguez; Francisco J. Molina Cobos; Vanesa Martínez-Valderrey; Pablo Molina Moreno; Sofía Pizzarossa; Julieta Feris; Valentina Compá; Vanessa A. de Souza – Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 2025
Aim/Purpose: This study explores the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR) application designed to teach Theory of Mind (ToM) skills to children aged 5-6, addressing the gap in research on the use of VR for typically developing children. Background: ToM is a critical skill for social interaction and understanding others' perspectives. Despite…
Descriptors: Theory of Mind, Computer Simulation, Preschool Children, Interpersonal Relationship
Caplan, Barbara; Blacher, Jan; Eisenhower, Abbey; Baker, Bruce L.; Lee, Steve S. – Grantee Submission, 2021
Emerging research suggests that caregiving environments and genetic variants independently contribute to social functioning in children with typical development or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, biologically plausible interactive models and complimentary assessment of mechanisms are needed to: (1) explain considerable social…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Child Development, Young Children
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Porath, Marion – Early Child Development and Care, 2009
Social competence is an essential capability to bring to school because of its relationship to academic success. Development and consolidation of social understanding in early childhood ensures that young children have a solid foundation of social expertise when they begin formal schooling. Social expertise, conceptualized within the framework of…
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmental Stages, Young Children, Piagetian Theory