A Study of Biting Behavior in Nursery School Toddlers

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  • 保育所児におけるかみつきの研究

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This paper aims to make clear the causes of biting behavior among nursery school young children and to propose the preventive measures. By examining and analyzing the occurring times, places, situations and motivations in 1181 cases, it has been shown that one of the causes of the behavior is overcrowding or dense population. 91 percent of the case appear in classrooms or other indoor places. This reminds us of "The Density Effect" in ecology. Therefore, in order to prevent children from this behavior, it is important to lessen the density. : Children must spend their time outdoors especially in the morning when 76 percent of the biting occur. Besides these "ecological" analysis, we are going to examine the immediate action of nurses against a biting child. 71 percent of nurse's actions are warning and scolding. Considering the cause of the biting behavior and the age of children, warning and scolding are not suitable and not expected. The only action expected is acceptance. Although nurses themselves seem to think of acceptance as preferable and expected, in critical situation of biting they do not accept the behavior of the child who has bitten. Therefore, we are forced to make a further inquiry. What is the acceptance that nurse thinks of?

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  • CRID
    1390282679418380160
  • NII Article ID
    110008729165
  • DOI
    10.20681/hwelfare.1.1_57
  • ISSN
    24240036
    13408194
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
    • CiNii Articles
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