HDFS 212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Low Birth Weight, Underweight, Home Computer
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Review: the dynamic family system affects each family member both directly and indirectly. The relationship of individual and family members is interrelated and interdependent. The child"s environment consists of many influences that combine/ interplay to affect the course of development. Ses: an index of a family"s or individuals social position and economic well- being, ways to measure ses some quantification of family income, parental education, and occupational status, ses is linked to timing of parenthood and family size. Ses groups also differ in child-rearing values and expectations: ses is positively correlated with cognitive, language development, academic success and socio-emotional outcomes in children, in all societies, there is a significant association between ses and health. To place greater emphasis on nurturing psychological traits. To promote warm, verbally stimulating interaction with children. Home computer use on child and adolescent development. Lower ses is associated with increased environmental exposures. Health risk factors ( toxins, lack of sanitary facilities)
