%0 Journal Article
%T The relationship of self-concept to prosocial behavior in children
%J Early childhood research quarterly
%D 1989
%A Cauley, Kate
%A Tyler, Bonnie
%V 4
%N 1
%P 51-60
%X This paper explores the relationship between a child's self-concept and the prosocial behavior demonstrated by the child. Prosocial behavior included sharing, helping, and cooperative behaviors. The subjects were 52 4- and 5-year-old children, who were observed during free play in their day care centers and were administered the Purdue Self-Concept Scale for Preschool Children. Results indicated a significant correlation between self-concept and cooperative behavior over and above the effects of sex, age, number of siblings, and number of years in school. In addition, cooperative behavior that was self-initiated was more effective than cooperative behavior that was other-initiated. The implications for child rearing and the classroom focus on the dual directional nature of the relationship between self-concept and prosocial behavior.<p />
%G 
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 0885-2006
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0885-2006(89)90064-1