Nairn Scobie, Michael Duncan, Jennifer Gillespie, Neil Russell
Use of Lt Systems in Large Class Lab Delivery
Advances in experimental medicine and biology
study used data panel study income dynamics 1997 child development supplement examine family income matters young childrens development sample included 753 children ages 3 5 years 1997 two sets mediating factors examined reflect two dominating views literature 1 investment perspective 2 family process perspective study examined two measures income stability level associated preschool childrens developmental outcomes woodcockjohnson wj achievement test scores behavior problem index bpi investment family process pathways results supported hypothesis distinct mediating mechanisms operate association income different child outcomes much association income childrens wj scores mediated familys ability invest providing stimulating learning environment contrast family income associated childrens bpi scores primarily maternal emotional distress parenting practices level income associated wj letterword scores income stability associated wj applied problem scores bpi even controls included models