Psychological Development and Education ›› 2020, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (5): 538-544.doi: 10.16187/j.cnki.issn1001-4918.2020.05.04

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Extroversion and Aggressive Behavior in Early Childhood: Moderating Effects of Self-control and Maternal Warmth

LIU Xiaoshi1, LIU Shihong1, MO Bibo1, LI Dan1, FU Rui2   

  1. 1. Department of Psychology, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234;
    2. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia 19146, USA
  • Published:2020-09-12

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Abstract: The present study aimed to explore the moderating roles of self-control and maternal warmth in predicting the association between extroversion and aggression among preschoolers.A sample of 237 parents and teachers of preschoolers were requested to participate in survey data collection on child temperament and child-rearing practices and aggressive behaviors. The results indicated that girls displayed a higher level of self-control than boys whereas boys exhibited more extroversion and aggression, and mothers showed more warmth toward girls in parenting practices. Child extroversion was positively associated with overt aggression while child self-control and maternal warmth moderated this association. Specifically, the magnitude of the association was weaker for those children with higher self-control and higher maternal warmth. These results indicate the roles of child self-control and maternal warmth in child-rearing as they prevent extroversive children from being overtly aggressive.

Key words: preschoolers, extroversion, aggressive behavior, self-control, maternal warmth

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  • B844
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