Growth-produced Changes in Body Shape and Size As Determinants of Perceived Age and Adult Caregiving.

Alley, Thomas R.

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Publication Date: 1983-Feb

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Growth-produced Changes in Body Shape and Size As Determinants of Perceived Age and Adult Caregiving.

Alley, Thomas R.

Child Development, v54 n1 p241-48 Feb 1983

The ethological hypothesis that "parental" caregiving can be elicited by certain physical characteristics of infants was investigated in three experiments. Results demonstrated that age-related changes in physical appearance can alter the verbally reported tendency to protect or cuddle others. (Author/RH)

Descriptors: Age, Child Rearing, Ethology, Infants, Parent Participation, Physical Characteristics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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