Children's Well-Being in Day Care Centres: An Exploratory Empirical Study.

Mayr, Toni; Ulich, Michaela

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ERIC Number: EJ595727

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Children's Well-Being in Day Care Centres: An Exploratory Empirical Study.

Mayr, Toni; Ulich, Michaela

International Journal of Early Years Education, v7 n3 p229-39 Oct 1999

Used educators' ratings to describe preschool children's well-being in day care centers. Identified 11 independent dimensions of well-being: empathic, prosocial behavior; social initiative and vitality; self-assertiveness, openness; pleasure in exploring; coping with stress; positive self-defense; pleasure in sensory experiences; persistence/robustness; sense of humor; positive attitude toward closeness; and ability to rest/relax. (Author/KB)

Descriptors: Day Care, Day Care Centers, Day Care Effects, Definitions, Emotional Adjustment, Factor Analysis, Models, Personality, Preschool Teachers, Student Characteristics, Teacher Attitudes, Theories, Well Being, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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