Peer Interactions and Seating Preferences at Japanese Preschool Meal Times.

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  • 保育園の食事場面における幼児の席取り行動 : ヨコに座ると何かいいことあるの?
  • 保育園の食事場面における幼児の席とり行動--ヨコに座ると何かいいことあるの?
  • ホイクエン ノ ショクジ バメン ニ オケル ヨウジ ノ セキトリ コウドウ

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This study observed 2- and 4-year-olds during school lunchtime, and examined their seating preferences. Four-year-olds were more likely to express a favored seating position than were 2-year-olds. Both age groups preferred-side-by-side or right-angled orientations over face-to-face seating. Among the younger children, freqnency of peer interaction was associated with seating arrangement. These children were more likely to interact with peers when seated side-by-side or at right angles than when face-to-face. The 2-year-olds were also more likely to initiate interaction through touching or joint attention. This behavior was more freqnently observe in side-by-side or right-angled orientations than face-to-face. It is apparent that younger children's seating preferences are related to their social interactions.

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