Interaction and language directed at children aged 15 months

Authors

  • Marina Fuertes Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa; Escola Superior de Educação
  • Sofia Castro Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa; Escola Superior de Educação
  • Maria João Alves Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa; Escola Superior de Educação
  • Anabela Faria Hospital de Santo Espírito da Ilha Terceira
  • Tiago Osório Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa; Escola Superior de Educação
  • Otília Sousa Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa; Escola Superior de Educação

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-656420160154

Keywords:

interaction, children directed speech, gender, parenthood

Abstract

In this study we compare maternal and paternal interaction and speech directed to their children, in order to analyze differences and similitudes between the dyads. For that purpose, 80 dyads were taped in a free play situation - forty 15 months old children (25 girls, 15 boys) interacting with their parents. Results demonstrate no significant differences regarding the way mothers and fathers interact with their sons and daughters. However, differences in mothers versus fathers’ style of communication toward their children were found, particularly naming and positive evaluation behaviors. Although differences were found, we underline positive correlation in interaction and communication of cohabiting parents.

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Published

2017-12-01

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 3 (2017)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Interaction and language directed at children aged 15 months. (2017). Psicologia USP, 28(3), 346-357. https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-656420160154