The Effects of Preschool on Educationally Advantaged Children: First Phases of a Longitudinal Study

This study is concerned with the preschool and kindergarten phases of an ongoing longitudinal investigation of effects of preschool on educationally advantaged children. Preschool data including demographics, IQ, social competency, and school readiness are reported. Although social competency was en...

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Published inIntelligence Vol. 7; no. 4; p. 345
Main Author Larsen, Jean M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1983
Subjects
Advantaged
Control Groups
Experimental Groups
Interpersonal Competence
Longitudinal Studies
Outcomes of Education
Preschool Education
School Readiness
Social Development
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Summary:This study is concerned with the preschool and kindergarten phases of an ongoing longitudinal investigation of effects of preschool on educationally advantaged children. Preschool data including demographics, IQ, social competency, and school readiness are reported. Although social competency was enhanced by preschool, gains occurred for both experimental and control kindergarten children. (Author/RD)