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Reis, Myrna; Gold, Dolores – 1971
This study examines the effect of paternal availability on the son's development. It was hypothesized that the son of the more available father would have better problem-solving ability and a more masculine orientation than the son of the less available father. The subjects were 30 four-five year olds and their parents. A questionnaire was given…
Descriptors: Child Psychology, Children, Developmental Psychology, Fathers
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Burchinal, Margaret R.; Campbell, Frances A.; Bryant, Donna M.; Wasik, Barbara H.; Ramey, Craig T. – Child Development, 1997
Examined influences on African-American children's cognitive development between 6 months and 8 years. Found that more optimal patterns of development were associated with intensive early educational child care, responsive home stimulation, and higher maternal IQ. Child care experiences were related to cognitive performance through enhancing…
Descriptors: Black Students, Blacks, Children, Cognitive Development
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Marino, 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