A study found that children who perceive their parents as antisocial are more likely to engage in similar behaviors. The researchers concluded that children learn antisocial behavior by observing and interpreting their parents' behavior, which provides a model for their own behavior.
A new study suggests that a common yardstick of school readiness may obscure the toll that lower income takes on ethnic minority children. Despite this, researchers found similarities across racial and ethnic groups when looking at models of how low income affects parenting and children's readiness for school.
A major new study finds that family income affects children's cognitive skills and social emotional competence when parents experience material hardship, not just their income level. Researchers used data from 21,255 American kindergartners to identify two ways family income impacts children, including the provision of enriching materi...
A new study reveals that African-American and poor children are more vulnerable to the effects of sleep disruption on their cognitive function, with poorer performance on school-related tests. The study suggests that health-related disparities between different groups of American children have important consequences.
A new study found that nonresident fathers who are involved with their adolescent children report lower levels of delinquency. The researchers also discovered that increased parental involvement can help adolescents develop self-control and self-competence, decreasing the likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors.
A study found that students who believe their intelligence can be developed outperform those who think it's fixed, especially in math grades. Students with a growth mindset are more motivated, work harder, and bounce back from setbacks.
A new study published in Child Development found that children report more frequent sleep problems than their parents acknowledge. The researchers suggest that genetic and environmental influences play a role in most sleep problems. Parents may be unaware of night waking or delayed sleeping patterns, leading to overestimation by children.
New research finds that siblings' feelings of closeness with each other change across childhood and adolescence, influenced by parents' warmth and conflict. Siblings often turn to each other for support during difficult family circumstances.
A new study examines how different conflict styles between parents affect children's mental health and adjustment. Different types of conflict may have distinct implications for mothers' and fathers' parenting duties, with fathers' emotional unavailability having a greater impact on children's psychological problems.
Researchers found that siblings can resolve past differences when working together and compromising on flexible plans. Older siblings often lead efforts to resolve conflicts with younger siblings' input, leading to better outcomes when both parties have high regard for each other's interests.
Research by Jacqueline D. Woolley and colleagues reveals that young children (ages 3-6) use context to determine the truth of new information, not blindly accepting it as true. By age 4, children develop this skill significantly, distinguishing between factual and fantastical claims.
A study published in Child Development found that children aged 5-11 who read stories about friendships between their group and a stigmatized group had more favorable views of the group. The stories emphasized the commonalities between the characters, leading to increased understanding and reduced prejudice.
A new study reveals that white children attending primarily white schools are more likely to attribute negative intentions to African-American children than those in diverse school settings. Children from diverse backgrounds were more optimistic about cross-race friendships.
A study found that African-American parents' messages to their children about race vary depending on the neighborhood, with high-risk neighborhoods associated with better cognitive development. Promoting mistrust of other races was linked to behavior problems in low-risk but not high-risk neighborhoods.
A study finds that children of immigrants are more likely to pursue math and science careers due to higher economic aspirations and parental expectations. The research suggests a positive impact on the US economy as these individuals contribute to the nation's changing workforce needs.
A study found that African-American children who experienced racial discrimination were more likely to report symptoms of depression and engage in antisocial behavior. However, those with supportive homes, friends, and schools were less likely to develop problems. Positive relationships with parents, friends, and teachers also played a...
Research found that immigrant children from different racial/ethnic groups have varying levels of verbal development, with some experiencing a significant disadvantage compared to non-immigrant peers. Despite this, most immigrant children make individual progress in their verbal ability over time.
Researchers found that most multi-racial adolescents change their reported racial category over time, with some identities, like Native-American, being more fluid. This challenges common assumptions about race and its stability, highlighting the need for nuanced measurements in social sciences and government analyses.
Research shows that children as young as 9-10 years old consider a character's race when deciding what is fair. The study found that fourth graders gave greater shares to white needy characters than black needy characters, while black productive characters received greater shares than white productive characters.
A study published in Child Development found that children's behavior from age 3 can predict their likelihood of using alcohol and illicit drugs in adolescence. Lower levels of behavioral control and slower increases in resiliency are associated with early drinking and drug use, while higher resiliency is linked to reduced risk.
A recent study found that toddlers exposed to cigarette smoke in utero show higher levels of behavior problems from 12 through 24 months. The research indicates an association between prenatal exposure and specific types of disruptive behavior, particularly social aspects such as aggression and refusal to follow directions.
Adolescents conform to aggressive and risky behaviors of highly popular peers when others observe, and privately internalize these attitudes even when alone. Social anxiety may exacerbate vulnerability to peer influence.
A study of 2,712 students found that age affects homework effort, with younger students reporting more effort. Motivation and interest in math are key predictors of homework behavior, while the time spent on homework is nearly uncorrelated with effort.
Research found that daily reading by English-speaking mothers at 14 months predicted greater language comprehension and vocabulary in toddlers. Non-English speaking families also benefited from daily reading, with significant improvements in language and cognitive development.
Research finds that reducing child-to-caregiver ratios from five to three improves emotional support, structure, and instruction in childcare settings. This leads to better behavior and well-being in children, particularly infants.
Research finds that moderate stress during pregnancy may be associated with children being more advanced in mental and motor development at age 2. However, this effect is not seen in the children's ability to regulate their emotions or behavior.
Researchers found that toddlers prefer learning from videos with two-way interaction and social cues, such as eye contact. The study suggests using interactive video in educational television for young children, providing a more engaging and effective learning experience.
Researchers analyzed data from nearly 3,000 children and found small but reliable associations between child-care provider relationships and measures of attachment. Long-term stability of care was linked to secure relationships with providers.
A literature review reveals children learn about objective nonobservables like germs through matter-of-fact discussions. They also contribute to their understanding and appear more confident in scientific subjects than spiritual ones.
Researchers found that children who experienced institutional deprivation showed an IQ deficit of about 15 points, even after reunification. The study suggests that early deprivation can lead to 'developmental programming' and that some children may experience continued progress into adolescence.
Researchers found that 10-month-olds attach more importance to the object's interest than a speaker's attention. Parents can use this insight to start conversations with their infants, increasing language learning speed.
Children born preterm show cognitive and motor deficits, while early social environment plays a significant role in development. fMRI scans reveal distinct brain activation patterns related to medical and environmental risks.
A study found that developmentally delayed young children exhibit high levels of stability in their peer interactions, enabling early identification of those at risk for problems. Interventions focusing on promoting peer relationships during the early childhood period are suggested to address these challenges.
African-American children living in poverty face a significantly higher risk of high lead exposure and related cognitive impairments. Strict enforcement of lead abatement policies can reduce future poisonings, but compliance varies widely by state.
A study by Miles and Stipek found that social behavior and literacy achievement are connected, with poor reading skills in first grade predicting subsequent aggressive behavior. The research highlights the importance of teaching reading well in early grades and suggests that one-on-one tutoring can help stem negative behavior.
Researchers found that higher conflict homes had children sleeping less and poorly, despite similar bedtime schedules. Children in these homes reported feeling sleepier during the day and experienced disrupted sleep patterns.
Researchers found that destructive marital conflict can lead to emotional insecurity and maladjustment in children, including depression, anxiety, and behavior problems. Constructive conflict, however, may increase children's security when parents express affection, engage in problem-solving, or exhibit positive feelings.
Researchers studied 223 six-year-old children and their parents for a year to explore the effects of parental conflict on child distress. They found that witnessing different forms of destructive conflict, such as hostility or disengagement, can have long-term negative impacts on children's functioning.
Research reveals that reading and behavior problems are intertwined in boys, primarily due to shared environmental factors, not genetics. The study found that targeting either reading or behavior issues during early childhood can lead to changes in both behaviors.
Research finds that parental discipline, peer relationships, and life events significantly affect teenagers' risk of depression. Having a supportive peer group can protect against depression, while excessive punitive discipline may increase the risk. Genetic background also plays a role in depression development.
A study found that children aged 4-13 can remember event details well, but lack temporal context, having significant implications for child testimony in legal cases. Researchers discovered that many abilities needed to reconstruct times were present by age 6.
A study found that spanking is associated with increased child aggression and anxiety in all countries, regardless of cultural acceptance. The researchers also discovered that the level of physical discipline used by mothers was less strongly linked to child behavior problems when it was perceived as more culturally accepted.
Researchers found that sixth-grade students with high antisocial behavior were rejected by peers in the classroom. In contrast, eighth-grade students with similar behavior were accepted by peers outside of school and formed relationships with other antisocial youth. This 'networking' increases risk for already antisocial teens.
A study found that early cognitive deficits in premature infants, such as poorer attention and recognition memory, fully account for lower cognitive scores at 2- and 3-years-old. The researchers also discovered a cascade of effects where speed influenced memory, which then impacted general cognitive ability.
Researchers found that parents' warmth and positivity in interactions with their children in childhood are related to the children's self-regulation and adjustment in adolescence. Children of warm parents tend to exhibit fewer problem behaviors as they age.
Research found that physically abused children showed increased emotional arousal and focus on threat signs during a calm-anger-resolve conversation. They remained alert after the conflict resolved, suggesting anxiety about environmental aspects others may overlook.
A study found that victimized children develop more negative self-perceptions and beliefs about their peers, leading to increased aggressive behavior. School programs can counteract these effects by teaching positive peer interactions and social competence.
Researchers analyzed data from 674 families with same-sex adolescent pairs to explore the connections between environmental factors and individual traits. The study found three key factors: overall adjustment, independence, and parental monitoring, which explained the complexity of family relationships.
At-risk children benefit from high-quality instructional and emotional support, regardless of their mother's education level. High-quality classrooms reduce academic and social problems in early school years, supporting teacher quality reforms.
Researchers tracked children from kindergarten to fourth grade, finding that early parent-child relationships and warmth can reduce conduct problems. Effective monitoring practices are laid down in early elementary school years, making interventions during childhood crucial for adolescent outcomes.