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Peer reviewedMcLoyd, Vonnie C. – Child Development, 1990
Reviews research on family processes that affect the socioemotional functioning of children in poor families and families in economic decline. (PCB)
Descriptors: Blacks, Child Rearing, Emotional Development, Family Relationship
Peer reviewedDuncan, Greg J.; Brooks-Gunn, Jeanne – Child Development, 2000
Examines consequences of family poverty for child development, noting evidence that deep or persistent poverty early in childhood adversely affects children's ability and achievement. Argues that although the 1996 welfare reforms spurred many welfare-to-work transitions, their time limits and sanctions are likely to deepen poverty among some…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Development, Children, Cognitive Development
Peer reviewedHuston, Aletha C.; And Others – Child Development, 1994
Introduces a special journal issue on children and poverty, reviewing child poverty rates in the United States, the nature and dimensions of poverty, and the state of child poverty research. Also examines processes mediating the influences of poverty, contextual influences on children in poverty, and child outcomes, with reference to the remaining…
Descriptors: Children, Early Childhood Education, Economic Factors, Elementary Education
