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

ABSTRACT

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