Hartas, Dimitra, 1966-. (2011) The ecology of young children’s behaviour and social competence : child characteristics, socio-economic factors and parenting. Oxford Review of Education, Vol.37 (No.6). pp. 763-783. ISSN 0305-4985

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Abstract

Using a longitudinal, UK representative sample from the Millennium Cohort Study, the present study examined the effects of socio-economic factors on mother- and teacher-rated behaviour, and the unique and cumulative contribution of both risk and protective factors inherent in children’s proximal and distal influences to behaviour during the toddler years and at school entry. The findings showed that although family income, parental employment and maternal education had a significant moderate impact on child problem behaviour as rated in the home and school, when considered in the context of child characteristics and family processes their contribution was negligible, especially for income. In contrast, parenting practices and parental well-being emerged as good predictors of behavioural difficulties and prosocial behaviour at school entry, pointing to the importance of supporting parents in order to promote social competence in young children. These findings have implications for family policy.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Children -- Conduct of life, Behavior disorders in children, Parents -- Social conditions, Social skills in children, Child development
Journal or Publication Title:	Oxford Review of Education
Publisher:	Routledge
ISSN:	0305-4985
Date:	2011
Volume:	Vol.37
Number:	No.6
Page Range:	pp. 763-783
Identification Number:	10.1080/03054985.2011.636226
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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