Individuality in Responses of Children to Similar Environmental Situations

Thomas, Alexander; Birch, Herbert G.; Chess, Stella; Robbins, Lillian

doi:10.1176/ajp.117.9.798

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“…This notion of dynamic interactions between parent and child had been anticipated by Thomas, Birch, Chess & Robbins (1961), Kagan & Moss (1962) and by Rutter, Birch, Thomas & Chess (1964). A more recent comment by Bakes, Reese & Lipsitt (1980) notes that researchers have begun to pay attention to the bi-directional, interactive processes in child socialization, but that they have not fully appreciated that development applies both to children and their parents.…”

Section: Theme 2: Interactions and Transactionsmentioning

confidence: 98%

Thirty Years of Child Psychology: A Selective Review

Clarke

1986

Child Psychology Psychiatry

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A selective review of the literature in child psychology over the last 30 years reveals substantial changes in methodology, in analysis and the interpretation of findings. Evidence on the multifactorial nature of development is drawn from genetic/environmental research, longitudinal studies and a consideration of potential long-term effects of early experience, including planned intervention. It is increasingly recognized that individuals play some part in causing their own development, via ongoing transactional processes. Eight themes form the basis for discussion, including the belated emergence of Piaget's theory and the changing outlook for the mentally retarded. In addition, the explosion of research upon infancy and the growing influence of behavioural psychology are noted.

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Section: Theme 2: Interactions and Transactionsmentioning

confidence: 98%

Thirty Years of Child Psychology: A Selective Review

Clarke

1986

Child Psychology Psychiatry

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“…How should we prepare our firstborn child for the arrival of a sibling? Davis & Keyser, 1997;Eisenberg, Murkoff, & Hathaway, 1996;Goldenthal, 1999;Gookin, 1995;Lansky, 1990;Leach, 1997;Leonard, 2000;Reit, 1985;Samalin, 1996;Schor, 1999;Schmitt, 1991;Schaefer & Millman, 1982;Tamony, 1995;Wagner, 1998;Weiss, 1981Dunn, 1983Dunn & Kendrick, 1982;Gottlieb & Mendelson, 1990;Jalongo & Renck, 1985;Legg, Sherick, & Wadland, 1974;Thomas, Birch, Chess, & Robbins, 1961;Trause, 1978;Wilford & Andrews, 1986 3. How should we help our firstborn child to not feel resentful or displaced by the new baby?…”

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confidence: 99%

“…How should we help our firstborn child to not feel resentful or displaced by the new baby? Ames & Haber, 1982;Balter, 1988;Brazelton, 1992;Caplan & Caplan, 1977;Chess & Thomas, 1987;Davis & Keyser, 1997;Dodson, 1978;Dunn, 1995;Goldenthal, 1999;Goldstein, 1990;Guarendi, 1990;Heins & Seiden, 1987;Ilg, Ames, & Baker, 1981;Lansky, 1980Lansky, , 1990Leach, 1997;Leman, 1993;Leonard, 2000;Maguire, 1993;McDermott, 1980;Reit, 1985;Rubenstein, 1988;Samalin, 1996;Schaefer & Millman, 1982;Schmitt, 1991;Schwartzman, 1990;Sears, 1982;Spock, 1985Spock, / 1969Wagner, 1998;Weiss, 1981;White, 1975Brody, Stoneman, & McCoy, 1992Dunn & Kenrick, 1982;Gottlieb & Mendelson, 1990;Kendrick & Dunn, 1980;McHale & Pawletko, 1992;Reikauf & Trause, 1987;Ross, Filyer, Lollis, Perlman, & Martin, 1994;Thomas et al, 1961;Trause et al, 1981;…”

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“…Canter & Canter, 1993;Caplan & Caplan, 1977;Davis & Keyser, 1997;Dodson, 1978;Dunn, 1995;Eisenberg et ak, 1996;Gookin, 1995;Lansky, 1990;Leach, 1997;Leonard, 2000;Reit, 1985;Rubenstein, 1988;Samalin, 1996;Sears, 1982;Spock, 1985Spock, /1969Wagner, 1998;Weiss, 1981;Welch, 1988Baydar, Hyle, & Brooks-Gunn, 1997Dunn & Kenrick, 1982;Dunn, Kendrick, & MacNamee, 1981;Field & Reite, 1984;Kramer & Gottman, 1992;Legg, Sherick, & Wadland, 1974;Nadelman & Begun, 1982;Stewart, Mobley, Van Tuyl, & Salvador, 1987;Taylor & Kogan, 1973;Thomas et al, 1961;Trause et al, 1981 5. How should we respond to our older child's expressions of frustrations about the new baby?…”

Section: Relevant Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Paternal support offered to firstborn children before the arrival also helps children adapt. For example, Thomas, Birch, Chess, and Robbins (1961) reported that the birth of a sibling was ''not an especially disturbing event'' (p. 802) for preschoolers whose fathers were actively involved in their care both before and after the birth.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Advice Given to Parents on Welcoming a Second Child: A Critical Review^*

Kramer¹,

Ramsburg²

2002

Family Relations

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A review of popular press books and articles for parents published between 1975 and 2000 was conducted to delineate the areas in which the advice given to parents about the transition to a second child is consistent with or diverges from the results of relevant research. Although popular advice reflects available research in certain areas (e.g., encouraging sibling caregiving), research to substantiate other directives (e.g., sibling preparation classes) is lacking. Key research findings about how to promote harmonious sibling relationships often are not represented in popular writings. These results highlight the need for researchers and popular press writers to acknowledge their complementary roles in disseminating information. B abies do not come with instruction manuals. This oversight has led many professionals concerned with child development and family life to create their own treatises on how to raise children. These enterprises have been quite successful, and popular press books are key resources to which parents turn when they are concerned about child-rearing issues. The quality of the advice given in parenting books has not been systematically evaluated, however. This is a critical limitation because it is essential that consumers of this information receive accurate information and recommendations that represent current best practices. In particular, family life educators and other practitioners need to know which types of publications they should consult and recommend, and researchers need feedback about parents' unanswered questions to help guide their future investigations.In this review, we focus on a subset of the literature intended to help parents deal with the challenging tasks associated with welcoming a second child into the family and the initial establishment of a sibling relationship. Our purpose is to systematically delineate the areas in which the advice given to parents on this topic is consistent with or diverges from the results of empirical research. Our goals are to (a) promote the dissemination of accurate, empirically based information through popular literature, (b) help family life educators and other practitioners discriminate between substantiated and unsubstantiated advice and identify effective resources for parents, (c) alert researchers to the critical gaps between research and application, and (d) make specific suggestions about the types of studies needed to advance practice.Schacter and Stone (1987) first raised concerns about the degree to which research-based information about sibling rela-*This research was supported through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We gratefully appreciate the contributions of Cyndy Loula and Debbie Pflasterer.

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