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Osofsky, Joy D. – J Marriage Fam, 1970
Utilizing structured laboratory situation and intervention approach, role playing children were trained to behave differently in each of these situations in an effort to determine possible effects upon the mothers. Differences in mothers' reinforcing behavior and teaching style were noted in response to the children's changing behaviors. (Authors)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Children, Laboratory Training, Mothers
Download full textRosenberg, B. G.; And Others – 1984
Implications of parental self-esteem for the subsequent personality qualities and self-esteem of the developing child were explored in this investigation. The sample consisted of 65 mothers and 44 fathers who completed a self Q-sort and an ideal-self Q-sort when their children were 12 years of age. At the ages of 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, and 14 years, 54…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Children, Fathers
PDF pending restorationBorstelmann, L. J. – 1976
This paper from the 1976 Southeastern Conference on Human Development is an overview of the attitudes that have influenced the research and writings on childrearing form 1920 to 1950. The content of articles in popular periodicals on infants and child care for mothers is reviewed in relation to the themes and scientific movements of the period.…
Descriptors: Child Care, Child Rearing, Children, Discipline
Peer reviewedMarino, Cena D.; McCowan, Richard J. – Child Study Journal, 1976
A review of literature pertaining to the effects of parental absence on children suggests that various types of absenteeism affect children differently. One-parent homes are examined with reference to effects on sex-role development, academic achievement, intellectual development and delinquency in children. (MS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age Differences, Children, Death
Peer reviewedOllendick, Duane G. – Journal of Personality Assessment, 1979
A study of fourth graders and their parents was conducted to determine the relationship between parents' locus of control and their children's locus of control, anxiety, intelligence, achievement, and behavioral adjustment. The relationship between mothers' locus of control and children's characteristics was more consistent than between fathers…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Anxiety, Children, Fathers
Miyake, Kazuo, Ed. – 1984
Most of the seven articles in this collection present research on the social development of young children. Specifically, "Issues in Socio-Emotional Development " (Kazuo Mikyake, Joseph Campos, and Jerome Kagan) and "Japanese vs. United States Comparison of Mother-Infant Interaction and Infant Development: A Review" (Shing-jen…
Descriptors: Adults, Attachment Behavior, Children, Cognitive Development
Kakar, Sudhir – 1978
This book explores the developmental significance of Hindu infancy and childhood, and its influence on Indian identity formation. Drawing upon anthropological evidence, life-historical and clinical data, mythology and folklore, the investigation encompasses collective fantasy as well as the daily worlds of Hindu social organization in search of…
Descriptors: Caste, Children, Cultural Background, Cultural Differences
New York Univ., NY. Inst. for Developmental Studies. – 1971
Findings based on extended analyses of cognitive, familial, personality, and social-behavioral data from two previous research investigations are presented. Data for the main study, i.e., the present study, was collected principally by means of interviews. Findings of the principal study include the following: (1) Parental figures living in the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adults, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research
Taylor, Ronald D., Ed.; Wang, Margaret C., Ed. – 2000
Noting that much is known from research and practice regarding what works to promote resilience of children and families in a variety of high-risk life situations, this book considers the impact of culture, economy, employment, poverty, family structure, and social policy on parenting, child development, education, and the life success of youth.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Asian Americans
