ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Gender and Task in 7-Year-Olds’ Assertive and Affiliative Language with Sibling and Peer Dyads
- Molly O'Brien
SUNY Geneseo - Emily Salvemini
SUNY Geneseo - Aria Elling
SUNY Geneseo - Taylor D'Agostino
SUNY Geneseo - Lindsey Isenberg
SUNY Geneseo - Ganie DeHart
The State University of New York, Geneseo
Abstract
As part of a longitudinal study, 7-year-olds’ use of assertive and affiliative language was examined during two distinct play tasks with siblings and friends. Girls’ and boys’ use of assertive and affiliative language varied differentially, depending on task and partner dyad.
Gender
