Family Relationships and Children’s School Achievement: Data From the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth

Author: Bruce A. Ryan, Gerald R. Adams Publisher: Human Resources Development Canada Publication: Human Resources Development Canada (website) Document Date:                  October 01, 1998 Category: Family Structure > Household Characteristics Related Categories: Children > Child Development Education > Academic Performance/Achievement Family Economics > Socio-economic Status Parenthood/Childrearing > Parenting Style   This study analyzes how school achievement for children, ages 6 to 11, is affected by family relationship processes and family member characteristics.  The study finds that socio-economic status influences parental involvement with and attitudes toward their children, as well as children’s academic skills and achievement.     Click to read this article... (HTML) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link