The Family Context of Parenting in Children's Adaptation to Elementary School (Monographs in Parenting Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805841571 ISBN 13: 9780805841572

Publisher: Routledge, 2005

Synopsis

The Family Context of Parenting in Children's Adaptation to Elementary School is a result of a longitudinal prevention study of 100 families begun the year before their first children entered kindergarten. Each family went through an assessment and then a subset was randomly chosen for group intervention. The children in both groups were then studied as they progressed through kindergarten and first grade to assess the quality of their adaptation to the school environment.

The text focuses on how parent-child relationships are only one determinant of a child's academic competence, social competence, and behavior. Rather, these relationships must be understood in the context of the role they play within the family as a system. It also addresses the recent challenges to claims about the impact of parents on their children's development.

The book sheds additional light on family influences within the larger social environment as a key determinant of the quality of children's adjustment to schooling. It appeals to scientists, professionals, and parents alike.

About this title

About the Author:

JAMES P. MCHALE is a member of the clinical psychology faculty at Clark University.

PHILIP A. COWAN is a member of the clinical psychology faculty at the University of California, Berkeley.

Review:

"The compiled volume is an excellent resource for all students, teachers, researchers, and professionals who maintain a systemic focus on children's successful adaptation to school. Highly recommended."

―CHOICE

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0805841571
• ISBN 13: 9780805841572
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 414
• Editor: Cowan Philip A., Cowan Carolyn Pape, Ablow Jennifer C., Johnson Vanessa Kahn, Measelle Jeffrey R.