Infants' Mental and Motor Development: Effects of Home Environment, Maternal Attitudes, Marital Adjustment, and Socioeconomic Status

1982 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 695-702 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert H. Poresky ◽  
Michael L. Henderson
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Marital Adjustment ◽  
Ecological Factors ◽  
Mental Development ◽  
Psychomotor Development ◽  
Maternal Attitude ◽  
Maternal Attitudes ◽  
The Relationship

27 two-yr.-old infants and their mothers were studied in their homes to analyze the relationship between infants' development and their home environment, mothers' attitudes as parents, mothers' marital adjustment, and families' socioeconomic status. Bayley Mental Development Indexes correlated with the infants' home environment, families' socioeconomic status, and maternal attitudes. Bayley Psychomotor Development Indexes related to home environment and socioeconomic status. Home environment, maternal attitude, and marital adjustment scores correlated with socioeconomic status. The implications of these ecological factors on infants' mental and motor development are discussed.

scholarly journals Effect of iron supplementation on mental and motor development in children: systematic review of randomised controlled trials

2005 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
HPS Sachdev ◽  
Tarun Gera ◽  
Penelope Nestel
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trials ◽  
Intelligence Quotient ◽  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
Mental Development ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Psychomotor Development ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomised Controlled

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of iron supplementation on mental and motor development in children through a systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).Data sourcesElectronic databases, personal files, hand search of reviews, bibliographies of books, abstracts and proceedings of international conferences.Review methodsRCTs with interventions that included oral or parenteral iron supplementation, fortified formula milk or cereals were evaluated. The outcomes studied were mental and motor development scores and various individual development tests employed, including Bayley mental and psychomotor development indices and intelligence quotient.ResultsThe pooled estimate (random effects model) of mental development score standardised mean difference (SMD) was 0.30 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.15 to 0.46, P < 0.001; P < 0.001 for heterogeneity). Initial anaemia and iron-deficiency anaemia were significant explanatory variables for heterogeneity. The pooled estimate of Bayley Mental Development Index (weighted mean difference) in younger children (<27 months old) was 0.95 (95% CI −0.56 to 2.46, P = 0.22; P = 0.016 for heterogeneity). For intelligence quotient scores (≥8 years age), the pooled SMD was 0.41 (95% CI 0.20 to 0.62, P < 0.001; P = 0.07 for heterogeneity). There was no effect of iron supplementation on motor development score (SMD 0.09, 95% CI -0.08 to 0.26, P = 0.28; P = 0.028 for heterogeneity).ConclusionsIron supplementation improves mental development score modestly. This effect is particularly apparent for intelligence tests above 7 years of age and in initially anaemic or iron-deficient anaemic subjects. There is no convincing evidence that iron treatment has an effect on mental development in children below 27 months of age or on motor development.

scholarly journals Relationship between Social Context and L2 Learning of EFL Students in Tertiary Level

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Silvia Morales
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Critical Period ◽  
Public University ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Teaching Procedure ◽  
L2 Learning ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
The Relationship

This research analyzed the influence of socioeconomic variables in the L2 learning in beginner students of level one in a language center in a public university in Babahoyo. In addition, variables such as parents’ level of education and home environment are analyzed in order to determine the relationship between these variables with L2 learning. Regarding the results, socioeconomic status affects pronunciation of students. Moreover, the influence of the critical period of hypothesis tends to be reduced in L2 learners if the kind of teaching procedure is appropriate to their needs.

Examining the Relationship between the Development of the Concept of Death and Overall Cognitive Development

1986 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard A. Jenkins ◽  
John C. Cavanaugh
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cognitive Development ◽  
Concept Development ◽  
Mental Development ◽  
Insufficient Data ◽  
Vocabulary Test ◽  
Peabody Picture Vocabulary ◽  
Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test ◽  
Intelligence Scale ◽  
The Relationship

The present study was an attempt at replicating and extending previous findings regarding the development of the concept of death in children. Age, death concept development, general cognitive development, and background/experience variables were investigated with respect to their roles in death concept development. Thirty-two children between six and twelve years of age were given the Derry Death Concept Scale, the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, and selected subtests from the Wechter Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised. Correlations indicated that level of death concept development was related to age and verbal-conceptual mental development. Socioeconomic status and death-related experience did not significantly affect death concept level, nor did gender or separation experience. There were insufficient data to investigate separation effects. Findings from the present study were discussed with respect to their implications for future inquiry.

scholarly journals The relationship of the development of motor skills and socioeconomic status of family with BMI of children with autism disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 160-164
Author(s):  
Ali Akbar Barrodi sedehi ◽  
Abdollah Ghasemi ◽  
Ali Kashi ◽  
Elham Azimzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Family Socioeconomic Status ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Autism Disorder

Background and Study Aim. This study aims to examine the relationship between the development of motor skills and the socio-economic status of families with body mass index (BMI) of children with autism disorder. Material and Methods. To this end, 68 children with autism at the age range of 6-13 years old were selected for the study. Their parents completed Family Socioeconomic Status Questionnaire. The motor skills level of children was measured by the Movement Assessment Battery for Children (MABC). The height and weight of children were measured to calculate their BMI.  Results. The results of the Pearson correlation test showed that there is a significant and negative relationship between the development of motor skills and the socioeconomic status of families with BMI of children with autism. The results of the linear regression test also indicated that motor development and family socioeconomic status are predictors of BMI in people with autism (P<0.05).  Conclusions. It is concluded that the socioeconomic status of the family and the motor development of children with autism are the determinants of their overweight and obesity and these factors should be considered in the interventions for children and families.

Motor development in school-age children is associated with the home environment including socioeconomic status

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 801-806 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Ferreira ◽  
Ignacio Godinez ◽  
Carl Gabbard ◽  
José Luiz Lopes Vieira ◽  
Priscila Caçola
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age

scholarly journals Efectos del sedentarismo y obesidad en el desarrollo psicomotor en niños y niñas: Una revisión de la actualidad latinoamericana

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 156
Author(s):  
Igor Cigarroa ◽  
Carla Sarqui ◽  
Rafael Zapata Lamana
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Childhood Overweight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
World Health ◽  
Psychomotor Development ◽  
Psychomotor Tests ◽  
The Relationship

ResumenIntroducción: En 1995 la Organización Mundial de la Salud declaró la obesidad como una enfermedad. Actualmente, se considera una epidemia en adultos y niños. Su presencia en edades tempranas es factor de riesgo de obesidad y riesgo coronario en la adultez. Los niños con sobrepeso y obesidad practican menos actividad física y más actividades sedentarias. Estos estilos de vida son tal vez los principales responsables de los limitados patrones motores que presentan. Objetivo: Realizar una revisión y compilación de los estudios actuales en Latinoamérica que hablen sobre la relación entre obesidad, sedentarismo y desarrollo psicomotor infantil. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó la búsqueda en Pubmed y Scielo. Las palabras clave utilizadas fueron: desarrollo psicomotor, desarrollo motor, retraso en el desarrollo psicomotor, sobrepeso infantil, obesidad infantil, nutrición infantil. Resultados: Existe evidencia que apoya la relación entre sobrepeso/obesidad infantil y un bajo rendimiento en pruebas psicomotoras en estudios realizados en Latinoamérica. No se encontraron estudios de establezcan una relación positiva entre sobrepeso y obesidad y mejores puntajes en test psicomotrices. Conclusiones: Los resultados confirman el negativo impacto que tiene la malnutrición por exceso, en el desarrollo psicomotriz de niños y niñas. Aún cuando, una mayor cantidad de estudios experimentales son necesarios para confirmarlo.AbstractIntroduction: In 1995 the World Health Organization declared obesity as a disease. Currently, obesity is considered an epidemic in both adults and children. The presence of this disease at an early age is a risk factor for obesity and heart disease in adulthood. Increasingly, overweight and obese children practice less physical activity and they are more interested in sedentary activities. These lifestyles are perhaps the main cause of low performance in motor patterns. Objective: To conduct a review and compilation of current studies in Latin America to talk about the relationship between obesity, sedentary lifestyle and children's psychomotor development. Materials and methods: The search was conducted in Pubmed and Scielo. The keywords used were: psychomotor, motor development, delayed motor development, childhood overweight, childhood obesity and childhood nutrition. Results: There is evidence supporting the relationship between childhood overweight/obesity with poor performance in psychomotor tests in Latin America studies. No studies that establish a positive relationship between overweight and obesity with better psychomotor test scores were found. Conclusions: The results confirm the negative impact of malnutrition due to excess of food in children’s psychomotor development. Although a greater number of experimental studies are needed to confirm this statement.

Status Inconsistency, Traditionality and Marital Distress in the Netherlands

1991 ◽  
Vol 68 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1243-1253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred Lange ◽  
Willem Hageman ◽  
Evelyn Markus ◽  
Gerrit Hanewald
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Marital Adjustment ◽  
Sex Role ◽  
Marital Distress ◽  
Dual Career ◽  
Dual Career Couples ◽  
Status Inconsistency ◽  
Lower Status ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Status Position

Based on recent literature, when the wife occupies a higher socioeconomic status than her husband, the marital adjustment of couples is expected to be worse than the marital adjustment of couples when the husband has greater status. This was tested in a sample of 37 Dutch dual-career couples. Initially, evidence for the hypothesis was found but was less strong when ‘duration of the relationship’ was taken into account as a covariate. Traditionality of the husband with regard to sex-role patterns was a more important factor. When the wife had the higher socioeconomic status and when the wife had a lower status position, traditionality was strongly related to low marital adjustment of the couples. Couples who had been together less than five years had better relationships than couples who had been together longer. Altogether this sample of dual-career couples showed better marital adjustment than the average Dutch couple. In the discussion the implications of these findings are considered.

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