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Adult Outcomes as a Function of an Early Childhood Educational Program: An Abecedarian Project Follow-Up.
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Developmental Psychology . Jul2012, Vol. 48 Issue 4, p1033-1043. 11p. 5 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Adult (age 30) educational, economic, and social-emotional adjustment outcomes were investigated for participants in the Abecedarian Project, a randomized controlled trial of early childhood education for children from low-income families. Of the original 111 infants enrolled (98% African American), 101 took part in the age 30 follow-up. Primary indicators of educational level, economic status, and social adjustment were examined as a function of early childhood treatment. Treated individuals attained significantly more years of education, but income-to-needs ratios and criminal involvement did not vary significantly as a function of early treatment. A number of other indicators were described for each domain. Overall, the findings provide strong evidence for educational benefits, mixed evidence for economic benefits, and little evidence for treatment-related social adjustment outcomes. Implications for public policy are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00121649
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Developmental Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 77566608
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1037/a0026644