Parent characteristics, economic stress and neighborhood context as predictors of parent involvement in preschool children's education

Description:

An examination of factors related to school- and home-based parent involvement and the parent-teacher relationship in preschool, based on a sample of 12 classroom teachers and 154 parents or caregivers in two Head Start centers

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Waanders Christine; Mendez Julia L.; Downer Jason T.

Publisher(s):

Elsevier Science (Firm)

Country:

United States

Date Issued:

December 2007

Source:

Journal of School Psychology, 45(6), 619-636

Journal Title:

Journal of School Psychology

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

619-636

Topics:

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.1. Programs > 6.1.3. Early Head Start/Head Start

2. Parents & Families > 2.3. Involvement in Child Care & Early Education > 2.3.1. Parent-Provider

ISSN:

0022-4405

Paper

1873-3506

Online

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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