Implicit Cognition Bias in 4 ~ 8 Grade Children′s Peer Rolationship

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of this study was to explore children′s cognition bias in their peer relationship. Implicit comparative cognition was focused on through(Implicit Association Test)IAT. 153 children aging from 9 to 15(M=11.84, SD=1.74), graded in 4, 6, and 8, participated the experiment. Results showed as following: 1)There was a significant cognition bias in children′s implicit cognition of peers relationship. The children showed a more positive cognition of themselves than that of their peers, indicating self-enhancement. 2)Neither the characteristic nor the degree of this implicit cognition bias was affected significantly by participates′ grade or gender.

Key words: children, peer relationship, implicit cognition, social cognition bias, self-enhancement

摘要： 为了探究儿童同伴关系中的认知偏差情况，以四、六、八年级共153名中小学生（9-15岁）为被试，运用内隐联想测验（IAT）考察了儿童对其同伴关系双方的相对认知。结果表明：（1）儿童的同伴关系认知中存在内隐认知偏差，儿童对自己的认知要显著积极于对同伴的认知，表现出了自我提升现象。（2）儿童同伴关系中这种内隐认知偏差的表现及程度均不受年龄、性别因素影响。

关键词: 儿童, 同伴关系, 内隐认知, 社会认知偏差, 自我提升

CLC Number:

B844.1

Wang Rong, Sang Biao, Li Yazhen. Implicit Cognition Bias in 4 ~ 8 Grade Children′s Peer Rolationship[J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2016, 14(3): 338-345.

王荣,桑标,李亚真. 4-8年级儿童同伴关系中的内隐认知偏差[J]. 心理与行为研究, 2016, 14(3): 338-345.

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