Some but not all aspects of (advanced) theory of mind predict loneliness

Children's (advanced) theory of mind ( AT oM) has been related to numerous real‐world social consequences, including regarding their feelings of loneliness. A recent study has shown that AT oM does not rely on a single underlying ability, instead involving three distinct factors: social reasoning, reasoning about ambiguity, and recognizing transgressions of social norms. The present study of 229 5‐ to 8‐year‐olds investigated whether and how...