Author: Werner, E.E.
Description: Reports on a study which assessed the long-term consequences of prenatal and perinatal stress and documented the effects of adverse early rearing conditions on children’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development. Concludes that competence and confidence can result under adverse circumstances if children experience security in their lives.
Subject headings: Child Neglect; Children; Cognitive Development; Environmental Influences; Family Influence; Family Relationship; Followup Studies; Longitudinal Studies; Quality of Life; Research and Development; Social Influences; Socioeconomic Influences; Socioeconomic Status; Stress
Publication year: 1989
Journal or book title: Scientific American
Volume: 260
Issue: 4
Pages: 106-111
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Type: Journal Article
Serial number: 1244