Cognition, educational attainment and behavior in a cohort of Jamaican children
This study sought to determine the pattern of cognition, educational attainment, and behaviour in a cohort of Jamaican children, and to identify a range of factors associated with optimum development and behaviour. The sample included all children born between September 1st and October 31st 1986, resident and/or attending school in Kingston and ST. Andrew, as well as the Portmore area of St. Catherine. The study employed a range of Instruments that addressed he areas of interest: socio-economic, family functioning, health, exposure to violence, self-esteem, academic achievement, cognitive function and behaviour.
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Main Author: | Samms-Vaughn, Maureen |
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Format: | Texto biblioteca |
Language: | English |
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Policy Development Unit, Planning Institute of Jamaica
2000
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Subjects: | Academic achievement, |
Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2139/55874 |
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