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Semaj, Leahcim Tufani – Western Journal of Black Studies, 1981
Asserts that the existence of Blacks is suppressed by a White dominated world. Argues that social science as it presently exists is an inappropriate superstructure for the development of a psychology of liberation and presents "cultural science" as an alternative model. (Author/DA)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), African Culture, Black Culture, Blacks

Kidwell, Jeannie S. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1982
Examined the self-esteem of middleborns compared with firstborns and lastborns. Studied the number, spacing, and sex of siblings of the middleborn. Data were obtained from a national sample of over 2,200 adolescent males. Results suggested that middleborns have a significantly lower self-esteem than firstborns and lastborns. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Order, Comparative Analysis, Family (Sociological Unit)
Owens, JoAnne – Viewpoints in Teaching and Learning, 1981
Physical education is an appropriate place in the total educational scope for the development and origin of positive self concepts. Adapted physical education is defined as a diversified program of developmental activities, games, and sports suited to the interests, capabilities, and limitations of disabled students. (JN)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletics, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Piechowski, Michael M. – Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, 1979
Considers the qualities of awareness of responsibility and capacity for self-evaluation, which teachers should have, how these qualities develop in a person, and whether they can be taught. Relates Dabrowski's theory of positive disintegration to teachers' self-profiles and lists five levels of development defined by the theory. (MF)
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Developmental Stages, Emotional Development, Emotional Experience

Marino, Marianne – Voices from the Middle, 1996
Describes Tina, an energetic and confident sixth-grader. Talks to Tina as an eighth-grader. Finds that relationships and friendships have become a major focus for her; her arena for reading and response is now outside of school; and the traits of voice and self confidence present in the sixth-grade have continued developing, but some have gone…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Females, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools

Lemery, Kathryn S.; Essex, Marilyn J.; Smider, Nancy A. – Child Development, 2002
This study examined whether item overlap, or measurement confounding, accounts for the correlation between temperament and behavior problem symptoms in children. Experts rated items on Children's Behavior Questionnaire and Preschool Behavior Questionnaire for their fit to both constructs, and then these items were factor analyzed with longitudinal…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Problems, Children, Error of Measurement

Orion, Judi – NAMTA Journal, 2002
Discusses how the behavior of Montessori professionals provides a model for the young children with whom they interact. Asserts that the most critical factor in creating an environment for young children is the attitudes of the adult working with them. Discusses the importance of transition periods and highlights toileting issues during…
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Development, Developmental Stages

Isralowitz, Richard E. – Adolescence, 1989
Examined family unemployment in terms of its effects on adolescent work values and self-concept. Findings from 344 high school students from Israeli development town showed no significant differences among youth from families where father was employed or unemployed. Findings suggest that father's work status has little impact on adolescent family…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Family Life, Fathers

Stephens, Bonnie – Reading Teacher, 1989
Asserts that certain traits and factors, such as persistence through failure and a tolerance for frustration, help children overcome life's problems. Analyzes 30 award-winning children's books from 1928 to 1987 and 14 "children's favorites" to determine if these books contain characters and plots that display resiliency. (MM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Content Analysis
Trimble, Stephen – Taproot, 1995
Examines the role of the outdoors in child development. The expanse of outdoors teaches humility, yet does not judge, thereby teaching self-esteem. Nature's diversity teaches that difference is the norm, thereby teaching tolerance. Small nearby places that children favor--trees, brooks, ponds--nurture a sense of home. Early outdoor experiences are…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Interests, Developmental Stages, Discovery Learning

Johnson, Jeffrey G. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1993
Studied the extent to which psychosocial development thorough the first 5 stages of E. H. Erikson's theory of personality development is associated with personality disorder symptoms, using 106 undergraduates. Negative resolutions of stages one through five may predict the presence of personality disorder symptomatology during late adolescence.…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Developmental Psychology, Developmental Stages

Caffarella, Rosemary S.; Olson, Sandra K. – Adult Education Quarterly, 1993
A literature review uncovered three themes on women's psychosocial development: diverse and nonlinear patterns, importance of intimacy and identity, and centrality of relationships and connectedness to others. The review assessed the applicability of existing developmental models to women and identified alternative designs and methods needed to…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Developmental Stages, Females

Partington, Geoffrey – International Journal of Social Education, 1997
Offers a trenchant critique of Jean Piaget and Lawrence Kohlberg, both of whom claimed to identify stages in moral development that are "universal, culturally invariant, and nonregressive." Explains some inadequacies in these theories, which have become so influential in education, and offers suggestions for further investigation. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Stages, Educational Change, Educational Theories

Zinnecker, Jurgen – Zeitschrift fur Padagogik, 1997
Examines the role of parents as a significant social environment for children in transition to adolescence. Differentiates four groups according to perceived parental environment: children with conflict parents, with control parents, with partner parents, and with "easy-going" parents. Explores the familial contexts of these groups and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Development, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education

Gooley, Ruby L. – Western Journal of Black Studies, 1995
Describes the Chatham-Savannah Youth Futures Authority (YFA) program designed to help eliminate problems of urban youth, and analyzes the YFA with a focus on problems associated with female-headed, urban, black families. A summary of research is provided followed by a discussion of the conceptual model used as a basis for the program and an…
Descriptors: Black Family, Black Youth, Child Development, Family Life