Optimistic children engage in more constructive risk-taking behaviors
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DOI: 10.1177/01650254221132766
Abstract: Optimism is linked to persistence and resilience in adults; however, how optimism might relate to children’s evaluations of potentially challenging situations and risk-taking behaviors is unknown. This study examined the role of optimism in 4-… read more here.
Keywords: risk activities; taking behaviors; children engage; risk taking ... See more keywords