ERIC Number: EJ1118151
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Nov
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0012-1649
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The Development of Self-Regulation across Early Childhood
Montroy, Janelle J.; Bowles, Ryan P.; Skibbe, Lori E.; McClelland, Megan M.; Morrison, Frederick J.
Developmental Psychology, v52 n11 p1744-1762 Nov 2016
The development of early childhood self-regulation is often considered an early life marker for later life successes. Yet little longitudinal research has evaluated whether there are different trajectories of self-regulation development across children. This study investigates the development of behavioral self-regulation between the ages of 3 and 7 years, with a direct focus on possible heterogeneity in the developmental trajectories, and a set of potential indicators that distinguish unique behavioral self-regulation trajectories. Across 3 diverse samples, 1,386 children were assessed on behavioral self-regulation from preschool through first grade. Results indicated that majority of children develop self-regulation rapidly during early childhood, and that children follow 3 distinct developmental patterns of growth. These 3 trajectories were distinguishable based on timing of rapid gains, as well as child gender, early language skills, and maternal education levels. Findings highlight early developmental differences in how self-regulation unfolds, with implications for offering individualized support across children.
Descriptors: Self Control, Young Children, Child Development, Preschool Education, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Developmental Stages, Gender Differences, Language Skills, Mothers, Educational Attainment, Longitudinal Studies, Surveys, Child Behavior, Achievement Tests
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Preschool Education; Early Childhood Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education; Grade 1; Elementary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED); Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (NIH); National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Identifiers - Location: Michigan; Oregon
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305A100566; R01HD27176; 0111754; R305H040013; R01HD48539