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Interplay of Biological and Social-Environmental Factors in the Developmental Outcome of Prematurely Born Children from Infancy to Seven Years.
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Kalmar, Magda; Boronkai, Judit – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1991
The development of 58 preterm low-risk infants was compared over their first 7 years with 100 full-term infants. The study found "catch up" phenomena at certain ages and periods of reversal. Results also indicated that advantaged family circumstances may reduce or compensate for preterm birth whereas a disadvantaged environment may amplify adverse…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Birth Weight, Child Development, Disadvantaged Environment
The Role of Parental Attitudes and the Quality of the Home Learning Environment in the Mental Development of Prematurely Born Children.
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Kalmar, Magda; Boronkai, Judit – 1989
Data are presented from a long-term follow-up study investigating the interplay of various factors contributing to the developmental outcome of prematurely born children. Fifty-eight low-risk pre-term Hungarian children are compared to 100 full-term children, from birth to age 6, on socioeconomic status, family climate, and intellectual…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Environmental Influences