Childcare and the Development of Behavior Problems Among Economically Disadvantaged Children in Middle Childhood

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PRTW
Summary

Interview and observational data were utilized to examine the relationship with a sample of low-income children. The results suggest that high-quality childcare was modestly beneficial in terms of reducing problem behaviors in middle childhood.

Citation
Votruba-Drzal, E., Coley, R. L., Maldonado-Carreo, C., Li-Grining, C. P. (2010). Childcare and the Development of Behavior Problems Among Economically Disadvantaged Children in Middle Childhood. Child Development, 81, 1460-1474. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8624.2010.01485.x