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Download full textBeach, Betty A. – 1996
This paper recommends that rural education researchers adopt an ecological approach that acknowledges both family and community influences on child development and school outcomes. Although rural researchers have generated useful information about children, few studies have provided a full portrayal of rural children's lives. A fundamental…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Community Influence, Context Effect
Peer reviewedLarson, Nancy C.; Dearmont, Melissa – Child Welfare, 2002
Explores the unique values and characteristics of rural communities and farm families, particularly individual, family, and community factors that may protect children from potentially negative developmental effects of chronic stress or adversity. Considers community strengths in supporting children's healthy development. Identifies implications…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Caseworker Approach, Child Development, Child Welfare
