Janelle J. Montroy|Ryan P. Bowles|Lori E. Skibbe|Megan M. McClelland|Frederick J. Morrison
The development of self-regulation across early childhood.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston|Michigan State University|Michigan State University|Oregon State University|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
development early childhood selfregulation often considered early life marker later life successes yet little longitudinal research evaluated whether different trajectories selfregulation development across children study investigates development behavioral selfregulation ages 3 7 years direct focus possible heterogeneity developmental trajectories set potential indicators distinguish unique behavioral selfregulation trajectories across 3 diverse samples 1386 children assessed behavioral selfregulation preschool first grade results indicated majority children develop selfregulation rapidly early childhood children follow 3 distinct developmental patterns growth 3 trajectories distinguishable based timing rapid gains well child gender early language skills maternal education levels findings highlight early developmental differences selfregulation unfolds implications offering individualized support across children psycinfo database record