An ancient (and therefore probably at least partially inaccurate) memory
suggests that David McClelland did studies on need for achievement represented
in children's books. (AKA fairy tales? How tightly is the student defining the
domain of stories she is looking for/at?)
I'd be tempted to explore the impact of children's literature, including but
not limited to, fairy stories on children. That shift in emphasis might make
finding relevant literature easier.
Pat Cabe
> A student came by and asked me a question today that really stumped me.
> She is writing a paper, and is interested on the "impact of fairy tales on
> children." I searched PsychInfo and came up with some matches on "fairy
> tales" but not really anything that dealt with the impact on children. I
> think that the student wants to know if hearing fairy tales affects
> children's creativity, or their 'views of the world.' Have any of you
> heard of any research in this area?
>
> TIA for any help you might be able to offer.
>
> Shirley Hensch
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