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Aydin, Betul; Oztutuncu, Filiz – Adolescence, 2001
Study focused on the relationship among adolescents' negative thoughts, depressive mood and family environment. Family cohesion was found to be related to the degree of negative thoughts and depressive mood, while perceived control within the family was not. (BF)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Development, Family Environment
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Weddle, Charles D.; Wishon, Phillip M. – Children Today, 1986
Examines the problems and needs of the estimated seven million children who are growing up in alcoholic home environments--and the implications for professionals involved with young children. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Alcoholism, Childhood Needs, Children
Saunders, Minta M. – 1972
To identify any differences in emotional/personality development of a group of infants reared at home and a matched groups of infants enrolled in a day care center, data were obtained on behaviors of two groups of infants. The sample consisted of 15 demographically matched pairs of infants, ages 3-24 months at entrance. Data were collected through…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Child Development, Comparative Analysis, Day Care
Albee, George W. – 1996
Noting that the physical and mental growth of children are influenced by many environmental and familial factors, this paper explores improving the well being of children. The first part of the paper discusses child rearing, emphasizing three fundamental themes: creating an environment where children are born healthy and wanted; helping children…
Descriptors: Child Development, Coping, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention
Bell, Linda G.; Ericksen, Lena – 1976
Relationships between patterns of family interaction and child development are investigated in this study on how family environment and quality of interaction relate to an adolescent's psychological and social functioning. A sample of 99 white middle-class families participated in a 2-hour structured interview in their homes. The interview…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Emotional Development, Family Characteristics, Family Environment
Nuba, Hannah, Ed.; And Others – 1994
Designed for use by both parents and professionals who work with young children, this reference work is intended to include all of the major areas in the field of early childhood education. Current topics such as AIDS and computers are addressed, as are more traditional concerns such as family and parenting issues. The book is organized into six…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Child Abuse, Child Development, Child Rearing
Research Triangle Inst., Durham, NC. – 1972
Some characteristics of children, their families, the programs they attended, and the relationship of these experiences to their development are covered in this national report on the immediate changes associated with participation in full year Head Start programs. Major emphasis was placed on the child's cognitive and social development in the…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Child Development, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development
Ching, Leong Yin, Ed.; And Others – 1984
Attended by participants from 19 nations, this conference focused on six topics related to child and adolescent development. Major topics discussed included child development and related issues, curriculum and the adolescent, the adolescent and technological changes, and the preparation of youth for adulthood. Symposia focusing on child…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Need, Adolescent Development, Behavior Patterns