This study investigated relationship emotional competence and Peer competence of young children. Data were analyzed separately for boys and girls. A total of 106 children(50 boys, 56 girls: aged 4-5) were studied. Emotional competence were significant...
This study investigated relationship emotional competence and Peer competence of young children. Data were analyzed separately for boys and girls. A total of 106 children(50 boys, 56 girls: aged 4-5) were studied. Emotional competence were significantly related to their peer competence. The sub-factors of emotional competence were significantly related to the sub-factors of peer competence by age and sex. Results were discussed in terms of how emotional competence and emotion socialization contribute to children's social competence and the importance of implementing teacher education for young children.