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Vandell, Deborah Lowe; Burchinal, Margaret; Pierce, Kim M. – Developmental Psychology, 2016
Relations between early child care and adolescent functioning at the end of high school (EOHS; M age = 18.3 years) were examined in a prospective longitudinal study of 1,214 children. Controlling for extensive measures of family background, early child care was associated with academic standing and behavioral adjustment at the EOHS. More…
Descriptors: Young Children, High School Students, Longitudinal Studies, Family Environment
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Agans, Jennifer P.; Geldhof, G. John – Applied Developmental Science, 2012
In order to examine youth experiences in athletic activities with different characteristics, the present study explored the developmental outcomes associated with participation in three different types of sport (individual sports, team sports, and dance-type sports) as well as across six identified patterns of participation (no participation,…
Descriptors: Team Sports, Grade 10, Athletes, Youth Programs
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Ohannessian, Christine McCauley – Journal of Research on Adolescence, 2012
This study explored the relations between parental problem drinking, adolescent-parent communication, and adolescent psychosocial adjustment. Surveys were administered to a diverse sample of 683 15-17-years-old adolescents in the spring of 2007 and again in the spring of 2008. Results indicated that paternal problem drinking directly predicted…
Descriptors: Females, Drug Use, Alcoholism, Alcohol Abuse
Stracuzzi, Nena F.; Mills, Meghan L. – Carsey Institute, 2010
Students who feel positively about their education, have a sense of belonging in school, and maintain good relationships with students and staff generally feel connected to their schools. In fact, 63 percent of Coos youth report feeling this way. It is one of the most important factors in promoting socio-emotional well-being and positive youth…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adolescent Development, Gender Differences, School Attitudes
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Liem, Joan H.; Cavell, Emily Cohen; Lustig, Kara – Journal of Genetic Psychology, 2010
A diverse sample of 1,143 high school seniors and 182 students who were part of the same cohort but who left high school without graduating were interviewed during late adolescence (Time 1 [T1]) as well as 2 (Time 2 [T2]) and 4 years later (Time 3 [T3]). Perceived self-development, peer support, and prior levels of depressive symptoms (T2) were…
Descriptors: Parenting Styles, Child Rearing, Late Adolescents, Young Adults