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Stoessel, Katharina; Titzmann, Peter F.; Silbereisen, Rainer K. – International Journal of Developmental Science, 2011
New experiences, challenges, and opportunities inherent in biographical transitions are expected to foster the psychosocial development of individuals. Our study investigated, first, developmental gains in children's language competence, social support seeking, and self control following the transitions to kindergarten and school; second, whether…
Descriptors: Child Development, Psychological Patterns, Social Development, Immigrants
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Ebbeck, Marjory; Yim, Hoi Yin Bonnie; Lee, Lai Wan Maria – Diaspora, Indigenous, and Minority Education, 2010
This article presents some findings of a small-scale research study carried out in 1 kindergarten in Hong Kong. The study looked at the problems associated with the transition of families from one culture (mainland China) to a new culture (Hong Kong), concentrating on the children's development of a sense of belonging in Hong Kong. Specific issues…
Descriptors: Immigrants, Kindergarten, Young Children, Child Development