Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving story telling & new languages. Appx 17% of kids have them, and those kids have higher creativity & lower inhibitory control. https://t.co/SWmTz6tUle
Paracosms: The Imaginary Worlds of Middle Childhood.
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Participants discuss the study as 'very cool' and emphasize points like children creating fully realized worlds involving storytelling and languages, with mentions of increased creativity and lower inhibitory control, indicating curiosity and appreciation for the research's insights. The tone is positive and exploratory, reflecting both interest and a recognition of the study's potential relevance to understanding childhood development.
Most discussions express support and enthusiasm for the study, emphasizing its interesting findings and positive implications.
Posts show high interest, highlighting details like the creation of imaginary worlds, storytelling, and language development.
The conversations demonstrate a moderate level of engagement, with users sharing additional info about creativity and control aspects.
While not making grand claims, discussions suggest the research could influence how we view childhood imagination and development.
Abstract in brief
- Paracosms are detailed imaginary worlds created by children aged 8 to 12, with about 16-17% prevalence in the studies.
- Children with paracosms did not differ from others in verbal skills or creative thinking, but had more trouble with inhibitory control, which involves self-regulation.
- These imaginary worlds helped children develop storytelling skills, create stories with imaginary companions, or craft complex narratives either alone or with friends.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyRT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…
RT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…
RT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…
Paracosms: The Imaginary Worlds of Middle Childhood. https://t.co/wvJ88tc7Gz
RT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…
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Paracosms: The Imaginary Worlds of Middle Childhood. https://t.co/wvJ88tc7Gz
RT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…
RT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…
RT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…
RT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…
Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving story telling & new languages. Appx 17% of kids have them, and those kids have higher creativity & lower inhibitory control. https://t.co/SWmTz6tUle
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