Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This study examines children’s cooperation within the Yurakare community of Bolivia, focusing on joint action among three children. It employs a two-time scale approach, analyzing macro-level cultural activities over the course of weeks and micro-level interactions on the level of seconds. Findings reveal that cooperation among children is characterized by minimal verbal communication and a significant reliance on nonverbal channels in facilitating collaboration. Leadership behaviors, exhibited by older children, complement group dynamics. The study advocates for a processual perspective on child development, emphasizing the importance of observational methods and descriptive analysis.
Source: Human Ethology
DOI: 10.22330/001c.127442
Authors: Natalia Siekiera, Arkadiusz Białek
Institution: Jagiellonian University
Language: English
Subfield: Cultural Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405950454