Publication Date

2021

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Malecki, Christine K.

Degree Name

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Legacy Department

Department of Psychology

Abstract

Prosocial teasing is not well known or understood by educators. Prosocial teasing is intentional but playful verbal and non-verbal provocation meant to be taken non-literally by the target of the tease (Keltner et al., 2001) and is not an uncommon experience for students to have (Barnett et al., 2004). While much research has been conducted on social and emotional skills (Nix et al., 2013; Smith & Low, 2013), there is still a gap in the literature looking at how these skills relate to prosocial teasing. The current study examined and described middle school students’ use of prosocial teasing and their social and emotional skills. The study also examined the associations among prosocial teasing and social and emotional skills for 6th grade students. Results indicated that males prosocially tease more than females, and that for 6th grade students, self-awareness and self-management skills are less strong than social-awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making skills, with no significant gender differences between males and females for social and emotional skills. A significant and negative association between gender and prosocial teasing was identified, however no significant associations between prosocial teasing and social and emotional skills were identified.

Extent

72 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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