Literature and Assertiviness: Analysis of the Character Emilia's Behavior in Monteiro Lobato' Work

Authors

  • Camila Negreiros Comodo Universidade Federal de São Carlos
  • Fabiane Ferraz Silveira Universidade Federal de São Carlos
  • Almir Del Prette Universidade Federal de São Carlos
  • Zilda Aparecida Pereira Del Prette Universidade Federal de São Carlos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v17i1.25739

Keywords:

social skills, assertiveness, children's stories

Abstract

Childre's novel have been recognized as learning source of behaviors and values which contribute to positive social interactions. This study aimed to functionally analyze the fictional character Emília of Sítio do Picapau Amarelo and to identify social behaviors that can be classified as assertive, aggressive, and passive. Three children's novels of Monteiro Lobato were analyzed according to the character presents no difficultty to express herself in situations with risk of unwanted reaction from others. Additionally, we discuss the multiple control sources over the assertive behavior, namely the short and long term consequences, for the individual and the social group.

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Published

2013-11-12

How to Cite

Comodo, C. N., Silveira, F. F., Del Prette, A., & Del Prette, Z. A. P. (2013). Literature and Assertiviness: Analysis of the Character Emilia’s Behavior in Monteiro Lobato’ Work. Interação Em Psicologia, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v17i1.25739

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Research Reports

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