9 dimensional framework using New York Longitudinal Study
Dimensions may not be independent, distract ability & attention span could be same thing
Difficult to replicate framework on separate samples of children
Different temperamental types in infancy, easy, slow to warm up, difficult
Difficult kids showed pattern of high scores on intensity of reaction & negative mood, low scores on adaptability, rhythmic it's & approach. Increased risk of behavioural problems
Bates & Bates
Link between temp characteristics reported by mom at 2 & behaviour probs at 3-6. However May be product of parental perceptions rather than child's actual behaviour
link between temp characteristics reported by mom at 2 & behaviour probs at 3-6. But may be product pf parental perception rather than childs actual behaviour
Vaughan et al
mom had formed a view of temperament before birth.
Ratings were related to mom personality & attitudes towards child rearing
biased, parental perceptions may shape temperament
Pauli-Pott et al
parental perception of infant emotionality at 4mth predicted measures at 8 mth
2) Buss & Plomin
Simpler model, 3 dimentions
emotionality, activity, sociability
Impulsivity & shyness maybe further dimentions
model related well to adult personality theories by Eysenck
sociability & impulsivity link to extraversion, and emotionality to neuroticism
emphasises genetic influence
3) Kagan
Inhibition to the unfamiliar
Categorical rather than dimensional approach, emphasising qualitative differences between temperament types
Distinction made on basis of behavioural inhibition, some are shy & other socially responsive with unfamiliar people
75% stability in these characteristics into middle childhood
psychological differences linked to limbic system
some support for psychophysiological reactivity but
acknowledges change possible through conscious effort
4) Dunn & Kendrick
embedding temperament in social relationships
focus on influence of social context on behaviour
response to new sibling related not only to temperament but also quality of interaction between mom & child
stability of temperament reflects stability of relationship