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Genetic Influences on Personality from Infancy to Adulthood.
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Goldsmith, H. H. – Child Development, 1983
Provides an overview of recent behavior-genetic studies of personality that document (1) the demonstration of genetic bases for stability of certain personality dimensions, (2) evidence suggesting the most influential environmental sources of variation are those not jointly experienced by family members, and (3) continuing controversy regarding…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Family Influence, Genetics
Toward a Synthesis of Parental Socialization and Child Temperament in Early Development of Conscience.
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Kochanska, Grdazyna – Child Development, 1993
Argues that, although research on conscience development in children has emphasized the contribution of parental socialization, the influence of children's temperament has been largely neglected. Proposes a new framework for the study of conscience development through a synthesis of the two approaches. (MDM)
Descriptors: Children, Consciousness Raising, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
The Construct of Resilience: A Critical Evaluation and Guidelines for Future Work.
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Luthar, Suniya S.; Cicchetti, Dante; Becker, Bronwyn – Child Development, 2000
Presents a critical appraisal of resilience, a construct connoting the maintenance of positive adaptation by individuals despite significant adversity. Addresses common criticisms, proposes solutions for those considered legitimate, and clarifies misunderstandings surrounding less valid criticisms. Concludes that work on resilience possesses…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Children, Competence, Definitions
Investigations of Temperament at Three to Seven Years: The Children's Behavior Questionnaire.
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Rothbart, Mary K.; Ahadi, Stephan A.; Hershey, Karen L.; Fisher, Phillip – Child Development, 2001
Reviews evidence on reliability and validity of the Children's Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ); presents CBQ data on structure of temperament in childhood. Factor analyses indicate three broad dimensions of temperament: extroversion/surgency, negative affectivity, and effortful control. This factor structure also appears in ratings of children in…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Cross Cultural Studies, Individual Differences, Measures (Individuals)
When Is an Evolutionary Approach Useful?
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Hinde, Robert A. – Child Development, 1991
Comments on Belsky, Steinberg, and Draper's article in this issue. Offers three likely reasons for adaptation of human behavior. Argues that Belsky, et al. use only two of these reasons in their proposed evolutionary theory of socialization. Suggests that an evolutionary approach is useful if it integrates diverse facts, aids clinical practice,…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Development, Biological Influences, Child Development
Differential Premises Arising from Differential Socialization of the Sexes: Some Conjectures.
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Block, Jeanne H. – Child Development, 1983
The sex-differentiated socialization emphases of parents and other representatives of societal institutions are considered as they influence personality development and behavioral orientations. Such emphases, shaping behaviors, and teaching styles are evaluated with regard to the nature of "meta-messages" conveyed to children. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Achievement, Aggression, Anxiety, Child Rearing
Childhood Experience, Interpersonal Development, and Reproductive Strategy: An Evolutionary Theory of Socialization.
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Belsky, Jay; And Others – Child Development, 1991
The concept of reproductive strategy is applied to the study of childhood experience and interpersonal development to develop an evolutionary theory of socialization. The relationship between this theory and prevailing theories of socialization is considered, and research consistent with the evolutionary theory is reviewed. Discusses directions…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Adults, Attachment Behavior