Child Dev January 2020 PMID 30368770

Paracosms: The Imaginary Worlds of Middle Childhood.

Marjorie Taylor, Candice M Mottweiler, Naomi R Aguiar, Emilee R Naylor, Jacob G Levernier

Mentions

27
Peak: 5 in Jan 2020
across 5 sources since Jan 2020

Extended reach

7,175
potential audience

Total likes

37

Video views

707

Mentions per month

Jan 2020 – Jan 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News15 articles
  • X / Twitter6 posts
  • Blogs3 articles
  • Facebook2 posts
  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

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.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support and enthusiasm for the study, emphasizing its interesting findings and positive implications.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, highlighting details like the creation of imaginary worlds, storytelling, and language development.

EngagementModerate engagement

The conversations demonstrate a moderate level of engagement, with users sharing additional info about creativity and control aspects.

ImpactModerate impact

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.]

Top posts

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Thalia R. Goldstein
@ThaliaGoldstein · X

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

Jan 27, 2020 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 1,663 followers View post →
Roger Beaty
@Roger_Beaty · X

RT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…

Jan 27, 2020 · 4 shares · 3,268 followers View post →
Creativity & Imagination Lab @UGA
@the_imagine_lab · X

RT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…

Jan 28, 2020 · 4 shares · 873 followers View post →
Dr. M.P. Celume
@lamacacelume · X

RT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…

Jan 27, 2020 · 4 shares · 318 followers View post →
Brain Devpt Papers
@BrainDev_Papers · X

Paracosms: The Imaginary Worlds of Middle Childhood. https://t.co/wvJ88tc7Gz

Dec 17, 2020 · 158 followers View post →
Western Carolina University Psychology
@WCUPsychology · X

RT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…

Jan 28, 2020 · 4 shares · 149 followers View post →

All mentions

Brain Devpt Papers
@BrainDev_Papers · X

Paracosms: The Imaginary Worlds of Middle Childhood. https://t.co/wvJ88tc7Gz

Dec 17, 2020 · 158 followers View post →
Western Carolina University Psychology
@WCUPsychology · X

RT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…

Jan 28, 2020 · 4 shares · 149 followers View post →
Creativity & Imagination Lab @UGA
@the_imagine_lab · X

RT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…

Jan 28, 2020 · 4 shares · 873 followers View post →
Dr. M.P. Celume
@lamacacelume · X

RT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…

Jan 27, 2020 · 4 shares · 318 followers View post →
Roger Beaty
@Roger_Beaty · X

RT @ThaliaGoldstein: Very cool! New study on "Paracosms" in 8-12yr old children. Self-created, fully realized imaginary worlds involving st…

Jan 27, 2020 · 4 shares · 3,268 followers View post →
Thalia R. Goldstein
@ThaliaGoldstein · X

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

Jan 27, 2020 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 1,663 followers View post →