Jantine L. Spilt|Helma M.Y. Koomen|Linda J. Harrison
Language development in the early school years: The importance of close relationships with teachers.
KU Leuven|University of Amsterdam|Charles Sturt University
longitudinal study examined developmental links closeness teacherchild relationships childrens receptive language ability end preschool years early elementary years controlling changes peer interaction quality child behavioral functioningthe sample included children parents teachers n 4983 participating longitudinal study australian children lsac ages 4 5 6 7 8 9 years 3 wavesteachers reported levels closeness relationships individual childrenindependent assessments receptive language employedparents teachers reported peer interaction problems child conduct problemsresults indicated reciprocal associations close teacherchild relationships receptive language development beyond associations peer interaction quality child behavioral functioninghowever effects modest