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The ecological correlates of child abuse and maltreatment are explored. A model which focuses on the degree to which mothers are given support for the parent function is considered. This model, based on studies by Gil (1970) and Bronfenbrenner's (1914c) analysis of "support systems for parents." is examined empirically. Data on rates of child abuse/maltreatment for counties in New York State--based on reports made pursuant to a new, more stringent 1973 reporting law--are examined in light of indices of socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of the 58 counties under study. The data suggest that the degree to which mothers in a particular county are subjected to socioeconomic stress without adequate support systems accounts for a substantial proportion (36%) of the variance in rates of child abuse/maltreatment across New York counties, while economic conditions more generally affecting the family account for 18% of the variance. Application of this empirical model (based on the stepwise multiple regression analysis) to 2 additional samples of child abuse/maltreatment reports (1974) in New York State counties yields results consistent with the initial sample from which the multiple regression equation was drawn. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on the hour of birth and stillbirth and neonatal mortality rates in New York City. Frequency of stillbirth among infants born between three to six o'clock in the evening; Distribution of the stillbirths by hour of birth; Patterns of neonatal and stillbirth rates.

Examines the relation of muscular tension to physique and behavior in children in New York City. Measurement of involuntary tensions of the skeletal muscles; Determination of the rank order coefficient of correlation between tension and body build; Consideration of the range of systolic blood pressure and pulse rate.

Presents the results of a study of the hand and eye preferred by the children at the Vassar College Nursery School in Poughkeepsie, New York. Relationship between left-handedness and speech development; Tests of ocular dominance; Inability of children to squeeze the V-scope.

Highlights the Society for Research in Child Development conference in New York on December 29, 1949. Theme of the congress; Topics discussed; Participants of the event.

Examines the maturation of social interest among high school students in New York City. Gender differences in maturation; Relationship between social interest maturation and physiological sex maturation; Explanation on the tendency of girls to prefer association with older boys.