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Direct linkLu, Monica S.; Hennefield, Laura; Tillman, Rebecca; Markson, Lori – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 2023
Optimism is linked to persistence and resilience in adults; however, how optimism might relate to children's evaluations of potentially challenging situations and risk-taking behaviors is unknown. This study examined the role of optimism in 4- to 8-year-old children's (N = 121) perceptions of and willingness to engage in physical activities that…
Descriptors: Positive Attitudes, Risk, Child Behavior, Young Children
