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Ríos-Flórez, J. A., & Flórez-Barco, E. (2017). Theory of mind in children from 6 to 10 years old with premature birth condition and at a school age. Psychologia, 11(2), 29–43. https://doi.org/10.21500/19002386.2626
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Abstract

This research paper has established the influence of premature birth on the function of theory of mind. Based on that, this research has taken a quantitative model. Participants who are part of the process are 160 children between six and 10 years old, and 80 of them were born premature and 80 non-premature infants in par condition. A protocol composed of eight questionnaires was developed to measure the various components of the ToM. Statistically significant differences were found between the two groups. These kind of cases affect people social development, sometimes this condition involves situations related to irony. At the same time, the particular condition presents difficulties in order to interpret people’s emotions or feelings, and facial expressions as well. Nonetheless, premature birth brought some particular characteristics that need to be under consideration during life time.

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