Parent Differentiation of Self and Cognitive Competence in Low-Income, Rural Families (At-Risk Youth)

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  • Marquita L. Stokes
  • Elizabeth A. Skowron
چکیده

In this project, the relationship between parent differentiation of self and child cognitive competence will be examined in a sample of 60 low-income, rural families. Specifically, we hypothesized that greater differentiation of self among mothers will predict higher cognitive achievement in children as measured by the Stanford-Binet-5. Results will be presented and implications for counseling will be discussed.

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تاریخ انتشار 2009