What we want to know.
Young children have characteristic temperamental styles, believed to
have a biological basis, that influence how they interact with the
world. Although there is a large body of research on the
cognitive, social, and emotional development of preschoolers, there is
presently very little research exploring how temperament may influence
this development. We are interested in learning more about the role of
shy and non-shy temperaments in children’s development and how
temperament may influence their social understanding – an understanding
of their own and others minds and emotions. We are also interested in
how different child temperaments may influence maternal parenting.
About the study.
Mothers will speak briefly to a member of our research team to answer a
few questions about their child’s temperament before participating in
the study. Participating mothers and their children will spend
approximately one hour in the Children’s Social Emotional Development
Lab at Simon Fraser University. Mothers will be asked to fill out
some questionnaires and engage in a short interaction task with their
child. Children will complete several play tasks with a
researcher. Mothers will be with their children at all times. You
will receive a $25 honorarium for your involvement in our study and
your child will receive a small toy and certificate.
Who are we looking for?
We are recruiting mothers and their children aged 3 1/2 to 4 1/2
years old. We are particularly interested in children with a shy,
fearful temperament. We are also interested in more outgoing
preschoolers.
Register Online.
This form does not bind you to participation. One of our lab members
will contact you to arrange time, confirm interest and answer any
questions you may have.
