Social Networks and Mothers' Interactions with Their Preschool Children.

Jennings, Kay Donahue; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ436484

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Social Networks and Mothers' Interactions with Their Preschool Children.

Jennings, Kay Donahue; And Others

Child Development, v62 n5 p966-78 Oct 1991

A total of 44 mothers of 4 year olds were interviewed about their social networks and observed in a play session with their children. Mothers who were more satisfied with their networks, and mothers with larger or less cohesive networks, demonstrated optimal maternal behavior more often than did other mothers. (BC)

Descriptors: Child Rearing, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Role, Preschool Children, Social Influences, Social Networks, Social Support Groups

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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