Defined as the absence of physical social interaction, solitude is often equated to negative outcomes such as loneliness. However, solitude is an inevitable part in daily life and has positive consequences. Whether one can benefit from solitude may depend on the attitudes toward…
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a prevalence of approximately 1% children worldwide. ASD is characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction and the presence of restricted interests and repetitive behaviours. Genetic alterati…
This thesis followed the journey of a small sample of women from one netball club located in the East of England to provide an insightful analysis into their childhood experiences of sport, exploring the extent to which this may have shaped their adult participation and the comp…
This dissertation analyzes how early inequalities in health and education affect later educational, health, and social and emotional outcomes. I place particular emphasis on how the unique economic circumstances of the developing world interact with the dynamic and multidimensio…
This thesis examines the effects of fathers and alloparents on children’s educational attainment. The study site is Matlab, Bangladesh; a small-scale, non-Western, agricultural society with recent market engagement, frequent father absence and alloparental investment. Analyses o…
Autism is a complex developmental disorder affecting communication, social interaction, and behavior. There may be as many as one million people with autism in Indonesia, yet little information is available regarding the implications for affected individuals, families, and commu…
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are necessary for cell membrane structure and function, have a role in cognition and are important for the inflammatory response. PUFA are also essential during pregnancy for child development. The biological status of PUFA can be influenced by…
The current research explored the thesis that cognitive self-recognition might have an executive function in 3- and 4-year-olds. Although it is well established that children recognise themselves in mirrors by the end of infancy, the cognitive and behavioural impact of this capa…
Culture involves the handing down of information, traditions, knowledge and skill, views and ideals from one individual to another and across generations by means of social transmission expressed in manufactured objects and behaviour. The evolution of cumulative culture, a human…
The purpose of this study was to discover Turkish parents' beliefs and perceptions about their involvement in young children's education. Specifically, this study sought to assess Turkish parents': (1) motivational beliefs, including their role activity and self-efficacy beliefs…
This study combines empirical communication research, political, and psychology research to gain a better understanding of effects of the media on Muslim American Youth. The purpose of this research is to explore media consumption habits of Muslim American youth and interpersona…
Many studies have examined children's beliefs, cognition, socialization, and morality. Few studies, however, have taken a comprehensive approach of investigating children's worldviews as an interconnected whole. The goals of this research are to contribute to the field of child …
The developmental aspect of the self-concept has not been investigated in Jordan. The main aim of this study is to develop a research project which will yield first results and indicate further research to be carried out in the future. Theories and studies of the self-concept du…
Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder characterized by the failure to speak in specific situations in which speech is expected despite speaking in other settings. Although typically verbal at home, children with SM often vary their speech across other settings and will of…
This study explored the impact of family environment on the relationship between stress and psychopathology in a sample of previously institutionalized, internationally adopted adolescents. Participants resided in a variety of institutional settings overseas before coming to liv…
The purpose of this study was to research the influences of early childhood care providers’ characteristics (education, years of experience, and professional development) on Fragile Family children’s cognitive and behavioral outcomes in Kindergarten. An Expost facto secondary co…
Previous research supports the argument that religion and spirituality serve as protective factors against psychological distress in emerging adults (Berry et al., 2013). Notably, current research supports the assumption that emerging adults today likely experience greater level…
Introduction: Maxillary hypoplasia refers to undergrowth of the upper jaw and results in malocclusion of varying severity. While the prevalence of severe maxillary hypoplasia in the general population of the United States is 0.3%, the prevalence among patients with a cleft palat…