{"id":21195,"date":"2024-07-23T01:37:04","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T00:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/?p=21195"},"modified":"2024-12-22T16:51:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T16:51:37","slug":"do-infants-feel-excluded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/do-infants-feel-excluded\/","title":{"rendered":"Do infants feel excluded? Early signs and why it matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #121c4e;color:#121c4e\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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it matter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/do-infants-feel-excluded\/#Being_left_out_can_leave_children_vulnerable_to_low_self-esteem_and_academic_difficulties\" >Being left out can leave children vulnerable to low self-esteem and academic difficulties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/do-infants-feel-excluded\/#Exploring_infants_sensitivity_to_ostracism_with_a_ball-tossing_game\" >Exploring infants\u2019 sensitivity to ostracism with a ball-tossing game<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/do-infants-feel-excluded\/#Do_infants_behave_differently_when_they_are_ostracized\" >Do infants behave differently when they are ostracized?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/do-infants-feel-excluded\/#Implications_for_parents_and_caregivers\" >Implications for parents and caregivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/do-infants-feel-excluded\/#Create_nurturing_environments_to_promote_childrens_social-emotional_development\" >Create nurturing environments to promote children&#8217;s social-emotional development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/do-infants-feel-excluded\/#Practical_tips_for_caregivers\" >Practical tips for caregivers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_takeaways_for_caregivers\"><\/span><strong>Key takeaways for caregivers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Social exclusion harms individuals of all ages, leading to feelings of loneliness, decreased self-esteem, and even changes in brain activity.<\/li>\n<li>Humans\u2019 ability to recognize and react to social exclusion emerges early, suggesting the importance of considering and addressing ostracism even when caring for very young children.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/tired-and-cranky-babies-who-have-been-awake-for-a-while-are-more-sensitive-to-sad-and-angry-faces\/\">Babies are sensitive to social clues<\/a>: In one study, when 13-month-olds were excluded from a ball-tossing game with unfamiliar adults, they became fussy and frustrated, a shift in behavior compared to their happy engagement when they were included in the game.<\/li>\n<li>By creating inclusive and nurturing environments from the very beginning, caregivers can foster their children&#8217;s emotional well-being and <a href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/social-emotional-development\/\">social development<\/a>. This lays the foundation for strong social skills, empathy, and healthy emotional regulation later in life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have you ever noticed how young children light up when another child wants to play?<\/p>\n<p>It is amazing to watch them grow, not just physically but also in their social and emotional skills. Parents often wonder when children start understanding complex social situations, like when they are being included in a game or left out.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21197\" style=\"width: 1716px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21197\" class=\"wp-image-21197 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3661386-scaled-e1717273774223.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1706\" height=\"1224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3661386-scaled-e1717273774223.jpg 1706w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3661386-scaled-e1717273774223-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3661386-scaled-e1717273774223-1024x735.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3661386-scaled-e1717273774223-768x551.jpg 768w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3661386-scaled-e1717273774223-1536x1102.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3661386-scaled-e1717273774223-356x255.jpg 356w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3661386-scaled-e1717273774223-700x502.jpg 700w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3661386-scaled-e1717273774223-50x36.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1706px) 100vw, 1706px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21197\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two children playing in a shared space. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/children-playing-with-toys-3661386\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cottonbro studio<\/a> on Pexels<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As researchers, we turned this curiosity into an experiment. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/cdev.13969\">research<\/a> suggests that 13-month-olds are sensitive to social exclusion from strangers. What are the implications of this finding for caregivers? In this post, we offer tips to foster inclusive environments for young children.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ostracism_and_why_does_it_matter\"><\/span><strong>What is ostracism and why does it matter?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Everyone knows the sting of being left out. In social settings, people sometimes ignore or exclude other people, leaving them out. That&#8217;s <em>ostracism<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Think about a child at playtime who is not invited to join a game or a young person who feels isolated during a group conversation. Ostracism, a common experience, can have far-reaching effects, influencing individuals\u2019 psychological well-being and behavior.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Being_left_out_can_leave_children_vulnerable_to_low_self-esteem_and_academic_difficulties\"><\/span><strong>Being left out can leave children vulnerable to low self-esteem and academic difficulties<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Research has shown that, starting from school age, ostracism can negatively affect fundamental psychological needs, such as feelings of belonging and having a positive sense of self-worth.<\/p>\n<p>For example, it can <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21288256\/\">lead to feelings of loneliness and decreased self-esteem in children<\/a>. Ostracism can even trigger physiological changes, such as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2014.00956\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accelerated heart rate, indicating a physical stress response<\/a>. It also influences behavior by heightening <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0287106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sensitivity to others\u2019 emotional expressions<\/a> and leading individuals to adopt either <a href=\"https:\/\/scholarlypublishingcollective.org\/uip\/ajp\/article\/133\/1\/63\/257609\/Why-Am-I-Left-Out-Interpretations-of-Exclusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prosocial or antisocial<\/a> attitudes, depending on the situation.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Ostracism, a common experience, can have far-reaching effects, influencing individuals\u2019 psychological well-being and behavior.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Research also suggests that persistent ostracism by peers from kindergarten through fifth grade can result in \u00a0 Thus, recognizing that children, even at a very young age, are sensitive to this phenomenon can offer insights into their emotional development.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_infants_sensitivity_to_ostracism_with_a_ball-tossing_game\"><\/span><strong>Exploring infants\u2019 sensitivity to ostracism with a ball-tossing game<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/cdev.13969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research<\/a> my colleagues and I conducted at the <a href=\"https:\/\/bicoccababylab.wixsite.com\/mindevlab\/home-eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Child &amp; Baby Lab in Milano<\/a> (Italy), we investigated the effects of ostracism on 13-month-olds on 84 infants (approximately half boys and half girls), primarily of Caucasian ethnicity.<\/p>\n<p>Infants played a ball-tossing game with two experimenters. At the start of the game, an experimenter tossed the ball to the infant, retrieved it, and then tossed it back to them to establish a pattern of interaction. In the next part of the game, the experimenter either continued to include the infant or switched to ostracizing them.<\/p>\n<p>For infants assigned to experience inclusion, the experimenter continued tossing the ball back and forth between the infant and a second experimenter for the remainder of the game. For infants assigned to experience ostracism, the first experimenter continued tossing the ball, but only to the other experimenter, deliberately ignoring the infant for the rest of the game.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21198\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21198\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21198\" src=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-fotios-photos-3944891-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-fotios-photos-3944891-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-fotios-photos-3944891-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-fotios-photos-3944891-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-fotios-photos-3944891-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-fotios-photos-3944891-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-fotios-photos-3944891-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-fotios-photos-3944891-356x237.jpg 356w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-fotios-photos-3944891-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-fotios-photos-3944891-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21198\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A child plays alone in a ball pit. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/baby-playing-with-balls-3944891\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lisa Fotios<\/a> on Pexels<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_infants_behave_differently_when_they_are_ostracized\"><\/span><strong>Do infants behave differently when they are ostracized?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since infants of this age typically cannot verbalize their feelings, we video-recorded their facial expressions, vocalizations, and body movements during the ball-tossing game to understand their emotional state during the activity \u2013 happy, frustrated, or somewhere in between.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/cdev.13969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">findings<\/a> shed light on humans\u2019 early awareness of social dynamics. Infants who were left out of the game showed fewer signs of happiness, like smiling and laughing, than infants who were included. Furthermore, ostracized babies were fussier and showed more signs of frustration, like crying or angry expressions.<\/p>\n<p>Many factors, such as simply not receiving the ball as often, could have contributed to the observed differences in behavior. However, given what we observed during our study and what we know from other research, our findings suggest that, by 13 months, infants can pick up on social exclusion and react to it emotionally.<\/p>\n<p>Ostracized infants showed signs of trying to get back into the game by reaching out more frequently and spending more time looking toward the experimenters rather than focusing on the ball. These behaviors suggest that infants were proactively reaching out for adults\u2019 attention, prioritizing social re-inclusion over simply wanting the ball to play with.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Infants who were left out of the game showed fewer signs of happiness, like smiling and laughing, than infants who were included.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implications_for_parents_and_caregivers\"><\/span><strong>Implications for parents and caregivers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Social interactions are crucial for children\u2019s development because individuals learn constantly when they interact with others. This makes it important to foster inclusivity as well as to teach and model social skills to help children navigate social situations confidently from early in life.<\/p>\n<p>Our study revealed that 13-month-olds are sensitive to exclusion, suggesting that they have an earlier grasp of social dynamics than previously thought. This sensitivity likely forms the basis for more complex social behaviors later in life.<\/p>\n<h3>Behaviors in ostracized infants reflect how adults react to exclusion<\/h3>\n<p>In addition, the behaviors we observed in ostracized infants (e.g., fussiness, attention seeking) are similar to how older children and adults react to exclusion. This suggests that the mechanisms for detecting and addressing social rejection begin developing very early in life.<\/p>\n<h3>The early signs of sensitivity to social exclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Understanding early signs of sensitivity to social exclusion is crucial not just for researchers but also for caregivers. As parents interact with their children, they might notice a child:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fussing more when they are not included in playtime with other children during playdates;<\/li>\n<li>Reaching out, crying, or babbling to try and get the caregiver\u2019s attention if they feel ignored during mealtime; or<\/li>\n<li>Losing interest in activities when consistently sidelined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These reactions mirror those observed in our experiment, highlighting the need for nurturing environments in which children feel like they belong and are active in social interactions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_nurturing_environments_to_promote_childrens_social-emotional_development\"><\/span><strong>Create nurturing environments to promote children&#8217;s social-emotional development<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/cdev.13969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study&#8217;s findings<\/a> underscore why creating a sense of belonging and emotional security for children is so important. Repeated experiences of exclusion can harm children\u2019s emotional well-being in the long run by <a href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/children-of-divorce-self-esteem\/\">affecting their self-esteem<\/a>, ability to form healthy relationships, and capacity to manage their emotions effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Parents and caregivers can create a more nurturing environment by understanding these early signs of sensitivity to exclusion. This helps children feel safe, secure, and loved, laying the foundation for healthy emotional and social development.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21199\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21199\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21199\" src=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3662845-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3662845-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3662845-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3662845-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3662845-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3662845-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3662845-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3662845-356x237.jpg 356w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3662845-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-3662845-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21199\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A child shares her toy with another child. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/siblings-playing-a-green-plush-toys-3662845\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cottonbro studio<\/a> on Pexels<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_tips_for_caregivers\"><\/span><strong>Practical tips for caregivers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To create a more nurturing environment for children, parents should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Model inclusive behaviors<\/em>: From a very young age, children absorb everything we say and do. Demonstrate welcoming behavior by including others in activities and conversations. Show children the importance of kindness and respect toward everyone.<\/li>\n<li><em>Encourage social interaction<\/em>s: Create opportunities for shared experiences with peers. Provide toys and activities that encourage interaction, like building blocks or dress-up clothes. Facilitate playdates by offering simple suggestions for how children can play together, like taking turns building a tower. Use positive reinforcement and point out when your child shares a toy or interacts with another child.<\/li>\n<li><em>Acknowledge feelings<\/em>: Promote your child\u2019s understanding of their own feelings, either positive or negative, in different situations by labelling them. Even negative feelings are okay; help your child navigate them.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/childandfamilyblog.com\/how-is-empathy-developed-mother-father\/\"><em>Teach empathy<\/em><\/a>: Help your child understand the feelings of others by discussing emotions and perspectives. Encourage them to share their toys, take turns, and listen to their friends\u2019 stories.<\/li>\n<li><em>Address ostracism<\/em>: If you notice exclusionary behaviors in your child\u2019s interactions, address them with empathy. Explain the impact of exclusion on feelings and emphasize the importance of including others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because children&#8217;s emotional and social skills develop rapidly in these early years, providing supportive and inclusive environments can lay a strong foundation for future interactions and relationships.<\/p>\n<p>By recognizing the importance of social inclusion from an early age, parents and other caregivers can help children become socially confident, empathetic, and emotionally resilient individuals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key takeaways for caregivers Social exclusion harms individuals of all ages, leading to feelings of loneliness, decreased self-esteem, and even changes in brain activity. Humans\u2019 ability to recognize and react to social exclusion emerges early, suggesting the importance of considering and addressing ostracism even when caring for very young children. 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