Influence of day care experiences and demographic variables on social behavior in kindergarten

Investigation of teacher ratings of kindergarten behavior indicated more negative scores for children who had attended day care. When demographic variables were included in the analysis, however, the relationship between day care and behavior was not significant. The need to consider children's...

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Published inAmerican journal of orthopsychiatry Vol. 62; no. 1; p. 137
Main Authors Poteat, G M, Snow, C W, Ironsmith, M, Bjorkman, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1992
Subjects
Child
Child Behavior Disorders - diagnosis
Child Behavior Disorders - psychology
Child Day Care Centers
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Male
Personality Assessment
Personality Development
Social Behavior
Social Environment
Socialization
Socioeconomic Factors
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Summary:Investigation of teacher ratings of kindergarten behavior indicated more negative scores for children who had attended day care. When demographic variables were included in the analysis, however, the relationship between day care and behavior was not significant. The need to consider children's ecological context in determining day care influence on developing social behavior is discussed.
ISSN:0002-9432
DOI:10.1037/h0079303