The Subtypes of Social Withdrawal and Temperament in Early Childhood / 中国心理卫生杂志

Objective: The main purpose of this research is to confirm that there are at least three subtypes of social withdrawal in childhood: reticence, passive withdrawal and active withdrawal. Each subtype had an individual correlation pattern with children s temperaments. Methods: One hundred and seventy-six Chinese children of about 4 years old participated in a serial of lab observations, during which the three subtypes of social withdrawal were assessed. And the children's mothers completed Colorado Child Temperament Inventory (CCTI) . Results: Reticence positively related to temperamental shyness (r = 0. 21 , P