| Title: |
The Online Assessment of Emotional Knowledge in Toddlerhood |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Janelle Bobula (ORCID 0009-0005-1395-6241); Cynthia Côté (ORCID 0009-0006-5206-8447); Amber Cook; Tasmia Hai; Marlee R. Salisbury; Anna L. MacKinnon; Ryan J. Giuliano; Gerald F. Giesbrecht; Catherine Lebel; Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen; Leslie E. Roos |
| Source: |
Infant and Child Development. 2026 35(1). |
| Availability: |
Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
8 |
| Publication Date: |
2026 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Emotional Response; Knowledge Level; Toddlers; Mothers; Evaluation Methods; Computer Assisted Testing; Developmentally Appropriate Practices; Foreign Countries; Depression (Psychology); Anxiety; Barriers; Screening Tests |
| Geographic Terms: |
Canada |
| DOI: |
10.1002/icd.70069 |
| ISSN: |
1522-7227; 1522-7219 |
| Abstract: |
Emotional knowledge (EK) is broadly defined as the ability to identify and understand emotions. Despite being recognized as a foundational component of socioemotional development in childhood, early emergence of EK is seldom explored before age 3. Similarly, research has yet to explore the feasibility of assessing young children's EK via online assessment, despite the growing relevance and potential of this modality in expanding research accessibility. To address these research gaps, a sample of 92 toddlers (age range: 18-36-months, 52 female and 40 male) and their mothers (M_age = 32.6 years; 50% White Canadian) participated in this exploratory study investigating the feasibility of assessing toddler EK using virtual assessment tools. Results provide evidence for future potential assessing toddler EK online, as most toddlers (66.7%) were able to participate in at least one component of the virtual assessment task. Methodological strengths and suggestions are discussed to facilitate future research that incorporates online assessments with younger children. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Notes: |
https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/PJ37W |
| Entry Date: |
2026 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1497626 |
| Database: |
ERIC |