Gender differences in the relationship between story comprehension and theory of mind skills in Kindergarten children in Saudi Arabia.

IF 1.4 4区心理学 Q4 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY Applied Neuropsychology: Child Pub Date : 2025-02-03 DOI:10.1080/21622965.2025.2460179

Afaf Mamdouh Mohamed Barakat, Islah Hassan Elawad, Ahlam A Gabr

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Abstract

Background statement: Studies show that there is a relationship between theory of mind and story comprehension skills. However, it is also seen that there is a need for correlational studies that examine story comprehension skills according to theory of mind sub-skills.

Aims: This study aimed to examine the relationship between preschool children's theory of mind and story comprehension skills. In addition, it was investigated whether there were differences in story comprehension and theory of mind scores of children according to the gender variable.

Methods: The study group consisted of 140 children (71 girls, 69 boys), from four kindergartens, in Rafha, Saudi Arabia, during the fall semester of the 2024 academic year. The study group was selected using the convenience sampling method, a nonrandom sampling method.

Results: Significant differences were found in favor of girls in the story comprehension scores and Theory of Mind Skills of the children included in the study.

Conclusion: According to the results of the research, there is a positive moderate relationship between story comprehension scores and theory of mind scale scores.

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Applied Neuropsychology: Child CLINICAL NEUROLOGY-PSYCHOLOGY

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期刊介绍： Applied Neuropsychology: Child publishes clinical neuropsychological articles concerning assessment, brain functioning and neuroimaging, neuropsychological treatment, and rehabilitation in children. Full-length articles and brief communications are included. Case studies of child patients carefully assessing the nature, course, or treatment of clinical neuropsychological dysfunctions in the context of scientific literature, are suitable. Review manuscripts addressing critical issues are encouraged. Preference is given to papers of clinical relevance to others in the field. All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor-in-Chief, and, if found suitable for further considerations are peer reviewed by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single-blind and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.