The development of self-regulation across early childhood.
Michigan State University · Oregon State University · +1 more institution
Abstract
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…
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5Topics & keywords
- PsycINFO
- Psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Early childhood
- Child development
- Self-control
- Late childhood
- Longitudinal study
- Quality Education