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Li, Yan; Coplan, Robert J.; Wang, Yuemin; Yin, Jingtong; Zhu, Jingjing; Gao, Zhuqing; Li, Linhui – Infant and Child Development, 2016
The goal of this study was to provide a preliminary evaluation of a social skills and facilitated play early intervention programme to promote social interaction, prosocial behaviours and socio-communicative skills among young extremely shy children in China. Participants were a sample of n = 16 extremely shy young children attending kindergarten…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Interpersonal Competence, Play, Shyness
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Coplan, Robert J.; Ooi, Laura L.; Rose-Krasnor, Linda; Nocita, Gabriella – Infant and Child Development, 2014
The goal of this study was to develop and validate an interview assessment of "preference for solitary activities" for use with young children. We also tested the postulation that negative peer experiences would heighten preference for solitude, particularly among young shy children. Participants were N?=?193 children (87 boys, 106…
Descriptors: Young Children, Play, Preferences, Peer Relationship
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Coplan, Robert J.; Schneider, Barry H.; Matheson, Adrienne; Graham, Allison – Infant and Child Development, 2010
The aim of the present study was to develop and provide a preliminary evaluation of a social-skills-based early intervention program specifically designed to assist extremely inhibited preschoolers. Participants were a sample of n = 522 extremely inhibited preschool-aged children, who were randomly assigned to either the "Social Skills…
Descriptors: Play, Early Intervention, Preschool Children, Interpersonal Competence