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ERIC Number: EJ490154
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0671
Young Children at Risk: Differences in Family Functioning.
Vickers, Harleen S.
Journal of Educational Research, v87 n5 p262-70 May-Jun 1994
Reports a study comparing academically at-risk elementary students with typical students to determine differences in family functioning. Researchers collected data on the families and students and determined that at-risk families were different in demographics and family functioning and were less cohesive and adaptable than families not at risk. (SM)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Demography, Educationally Disadvantaged, Family Influence, Family Life, High Risk Students, Primary Education, Special Needs Students, Young Children
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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