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Social network analysis applied to children : cooperation games versus cooperation-opposition games

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Resumo:In order to study the effect of cooperative and opposition games in children interactions, 10 preschool children (5 to 6 year olds) were monitored over a 1-month period: the interactions between peers were quantified and analyzed in different games, through Social Network Analysis. Results suggest a significant correlation between a cooperative environment and a more connected and balanced passing network, less dependent on a given player, more focused on the goal at task. This research indicates that a cooperative environment can optimize and enhance the interactions between children, creating a stronger, more functional and more connected network.
Autores principais:Santos, Andreia
Outros Autores:Manuel Clemente, Filipe; Sanchez, Juan; Campos, Francisco; G. M. Silva, Frutuoso; Mendes, Rui; M. L. Martins, Fernando
Assunto:Children cooperative cooperative – opposition interactions games
Ano:2017
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra
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Resumo:In order to study the effect of cooperative and opposition games in children interactions, 10 preschool children (5 to 6 year olds) were monitored over a 1-month period: the interactions between peers were quantified and analyzed in different games, through Social Network Analysis. Results suggest a significant correlation between a cooperative environment and a more connected and balanced passing network, less dependent on a given player, more focused on the goal at task. This research indicates that a cooperative environment can optimize and enhance the interactions between children, creating a stronger, more functional and more connected network.