Journal of Pediatric Psychology Advance Access originally published online on February 23, 2005
Journal of Pediatric Psychology 2005 30(7):562-570; doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsi043
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Children’s Risk Taking Behaviors: The Role of Child-Based Perceptions of Vulnerability and Temperament
1 Clinical Child Psychology Program, The University of Kansas, and 2 Columbus Children’s Research Institute, Columbus Children’s Hospital
All correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Richard E. Boles, University of Kansas, Clinical Child Psychology Program, 2010 Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas 66045. E-mail: rboles{at}ku.edu.
Received December 15, 2003; revisions received May 28, 2004 and August 20, 2004; accepted August 20, 2004
Objective To examine the relationship between perceptions of vulnerability, temperament, and children’s risk taking behavior in a simulated home environment. Methods Children and their primary caregivers were interviewed regarding temperament and perceptions of vulnerability to injury. In addition, children’s interactions with simulated hazards were observed in an environment representing a typical home. Results Children whose caregivers reported higher levels of activity were significantly more likely to report lower perceptions of vulnerability to injury and show increased risky behavior. After controlling for gender differences, children’s risky behaviors were predicted from child-based perceptions of vulnerability. Conclusion Perceptions of vulnerability and active temperaments represent significant risk factors for potential injuries in the home. Modifying perceptions of vulnerability as well as identifying at-risk temperaments for injuries is important to consider when developing effective interventions.
Key words: home injuries; children; injury prevention; temperament; activity level; vulnerability.
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