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      Development and use of theory of mind in social and cultural context

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      Author(s)
      Selçuk, Bilge
      Gönültaş, Seçil
      Ekerim-Akbulut, Müge
      Date
      2022-12-15
      Source Title
      Child Development Perspectives
      Electronic ISSN
      1540-5834
      Publisher
      The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD)
      Volume
      17
      Issue
      1
      Pages
      39 - 45
      Language
      English
      Type
      Article
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      Abstract
      Theory of mind (ToM) is a key social-cognitive skill that allows individuals to understand and attribute mental states to others; it facilitates relationships and helps individuals navigate the social world. Thus, it is likely influenced by social and cultural contexts. In this article, we review studies that examine the potential ways through which sociocultural context interacts with the development and use of ToM in Western and non-Western societies. First, we summarize findings documenting the link between culture and timing of ToM acquisition. Second, we examine cross-cultural studies on how culture can be related to the sequential development of different dimensions of ToM. Third, we discuss when and how cultural group membership of the targets influences the use of ToM. Finally, we suggest avenues for research so the field can understand more comprehensively the dynamic interactions between sociocultural context and the development and use of ToM.
      Keywords
      Culture
      Socialization
      Theory of mind
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      http://hdl.handle.net/11693/111477
      Published Version (Please cite this version)
      https://doi.org/10.1111/cdep.12473
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