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Children’s Bullying Experiences: Reporting True And False Stories
In this study, we are looking at children’s reports of a time they were bullied. Specifically, we are seeking to examine the different characteristics of children’s narrative reports of true (actual experiences) and made-up situations about being bullied. We will be examining how children respond to questions asked by an interviewer and if adults can determine which story is true and which is made-up. Children will also tell two stories about a sporting event to see if there is a difference in the way they report stressful and non-stressful stories.
Pinocchio’s Nose: Children’s Truth-telling
In this research project, we are investigating children’s truth and lie-telling behaviour, and how to promote truth telling in young children. Specifically, we are examining the effects of different types of feedback on the overall frequency of truth telling or lying. These studies involve children playing games to examine their truth-telling behaviours and reading stories where children are asked to evaluate the character’s behaviours.
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Little Liars: Children White Lie-Telling Behaviour
In this study, we will be investigating the development of social rules in children. More specifically, we will be examining behaviours such as being polite to protect the feelings of others, obeying instructions, keeping promises and telling the truth. Children will play computer games with the experimenter and also listen to different stories to examine their memory, planning, and rule-use.
You be the Detective!
Can you tell who is telling the truth and you is telling a fib? In this
study we are looking at how both children and adults call tell the
differences between children’s true and false statements. Participants
include undergraduate students, teachers, parents, and children (ages
4-12).
Participants are asked to view a series of taped interview sessions and
state wether they believe children are telling the truth or lying about a
particular act. This study helps us develop an understanding regarding how
people identify deception.
"Did you hear that?” Children’s gossip behaviour
In this study, children in friendship dyads will be observed playing together. The purpose is to examine the role of gossip in maintaining friendships and its relation to children’s social-emotional development. Children will also play games and complete tasks to measure social cognitive development.
"Grandma’s up on the roof!” Children’s understanding and explanations of death
In this study we examine parents, teachers and healthcare professional experiences with speaking to children about death. We also examine children’s understanding of the concept of death in relation to their cognitive and social development. This study involves adult participants completing questionnaires about their experiences. For children, they play games and watch videos (e.g. Sesame Street) and discuss the themes with their parents.
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