Research on the topic of parent beliefs, or parent cognition, has increased tremendously since the original publication of this volume in 1985. For this revised second edition, the editors sought to reflect some of the new directions that research on parent cognition has taken. By offering a greater variety of topics, it gives evidence of the intellectual concerns that now engage researchers in the field and testifies to the expanding scope of their interests. Although a unique collection because it reflects the diversity that exists among major researchers in the field, it evinces a common...

There is a general and extensive literature in the development of representational thought and symbolic processes because of its centrality in human evolution. The umbrella of science and its method does not necessarily lead to a coherent conceptual model, or agreement among scholars. The basic differences among various disciplines have led to the creation of diverse realms of research. This book considers how representational or symbolic thought develops for children's use in a wide array of these circumstances.

For applied developmental psychologists (professionals or graduate students) provides detailed descriptions of dramatically diverse cultures, addressing the role of culture in the functioning of families and the socialization of children (and providing readers with the basis for an increased sensiti

These companion volumes provide a "behind the scenes" look into the personal experiences of researchers in an effort to eliminate the lack of communication surrounding family research methodology. They show how the researchers achieved their results and why they chose particular methodologies over others. These volumes present more than just findings -- they present the real experiences of the authors in their own styles and personalities, exposing the problems, mistakes, and concerns they experienced during their research projects. Volume I presents the experiences of researchers into...

Nineteen contributed chapters illustrate those applied activities in which developmental psychologists are currently engaged and identify and provide guidelines for the ethical problems encountered in such activities. The authors draw from their own experience to identify issues that emerge as devel

Practitioners and researchers address the critical issues, as well as contemporary approaches, used to deal with the developmental social, intellectual, and coping problems of low-birthweight infants and their families. Following a comprehensive introductory overview, the remaining 17 chapters fall