The Development of Materialism in Preschool Children: The Role of Age and Theory of Mind
International Journal of Behavioral Development
Published online on June 30, 2026
Abstract
International Journal of Behavioral Development, Ahead of Print.
This study examines the relation between age, materialism, and theory of mind (ToM) in preschool children, focusing on ToM as a potential mediator of age-related declines in materialism. Using a sample of 219 preschoolers (47% girls) aged 39–87 months (M=...
This study examines the relation between age, materialism, and theory of mind (ToM) in preschool children, focusing on ToM as a potential mediator of age-related declines in materialism. Using a sample of 219 preschoolers (47% girls) aged 39–87 months (M=...