"When something like a ladybug lands on you": Origins and development of the concept of luck.

Abstract in brief

• The study tracked children's evolving understanding of luck from age 4 to 10, showing that young children see luck as simply positive outcomes, while older children recognize its connection to chance and the unexpected.
• Younger children tend to attribute a stronger role to luck in explaining events, compared to older children who develop more nuanced views.
• The research also explored how children learn about luck through adults' language and storybooks, finding that these sources often present luck as related to positive outcomes and chance, influencing children's beliefs.]