Children's Individual Differences in Executive Function and Theory of Mind in Relation to Prejudice Toward Social Minorities.

ABSTRACT: Executive function (EF) and theory of mind (ToM) are key cognitive skills for socio-emotional adjustment. Executive function develops considerably between 3 and 7 years of age, and fosters the development of social cognition skills such as ToM. Studies with adults have shown a link between EF and prejudice, as well as between empathy and prejudice. Moreover, the relationship between EF, cognitive and affective ToM and prejudice has barely been studied in children. In this study, we aimed at examining the relationship between individual differences in EF, cognitive and affective ToM and prejudice toward the Romany ethnic minority. We expected a positive association between EF and ToM skills, and a negative association between EF and prejudice. We also predicted a negative association betwee

SUBMITTER: Hoyo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6797813 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature