Korean Journal of Child Studies (아동학회지)

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The Moderating Effects of the Teacher-Child Relationship on the Relationship between Young Children's Self-Control and Behavior Problems

유아의 자기통제력과 행동문제간의 관계에 대한 교사 - 유아관계의 조절효과

  • Kim, Sun-Hee (Department of Early Childhood Education, Kaya University)
  • 김선희 (가야대학교 유아교육과)
  • Received : 2014.02.28
  • Accepted : 2014.05.26
  • Published : 2014.06.30
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Abstract

This study investigates the moderating effects of the teacher-child relationship on the relationship between young children's self-control and behavior problems. 150 young children aged 3, 4, and 5 and their 40 classroom teachers participated in this study. The results of this investigation reveal the following: (1) Young children's self-control is significantly related to behavior problems. (2) The teacher-child relationship (conflict, dependence, intimacy) is significantly related to young children's behavior problems. (3) The effects of self-control on young children's anxiety and withdrawal behavior are significantly moderated by conflict driven teacher-child relationships. (4) The effects of self-control on young children's aggression and impulsive behavior are significantly moderated by dependent teacher-child relationships.

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