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Garber, Judy; Little, Stephanie – Journal of Adolescent Research, 1999
Examined predictors of competence among children of depressed mothers. Found that students that were competent at eighth grade had greater achievement commitment, more positive coping, better family relationships, and greater social support at Grade 6 than eighth graders whose competence decreased between Grade 6 and 8. Among adolescents…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, At Risk Persons, Comparative Analysis, Competence