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Gene-Environment Interaction in Expertise: The Importance of Childhood Environment for Musical Achievement
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Wesseldijk, Laura W.; Mosing, Miriam A.; Ullén, Fredrik – Developmental Psychology, 2019
Both genes and the environment are important for individual differences in expertise, but little is known about gene-environment interactions underlying domain-specific achievement. Here we explored this issue in a large Swedish twin cohort (N = 6,610), using moderator modeling with musical expertise as a model domain. Specifically, we tested…
Descriptors: Genetics, Environmental Influences, Interaction, Expertise
The Role of the External Personal Assistants for Children with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities Working in the Children's Home
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Axelsson, Anna Karin – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: Children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities need support to function in an optimal way. However, there is a limited knowledge about the role of external personal assistants working in the children's home. Materials and Methods: A mixed method study was performed including qualitative data from interviews with 11…
Descriptors: Severe Mental Retardation, Severe Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, Mixed Methods Research
Children Born to Women with Intellectual Disabilities--5-Year Incidence in a Swedish County
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Weiber, I.; Berglund, J.; Tengland, P.-A.; Eklund, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Families with parental intellectual disabilities (ID) are likely to need support in achieving a decent family life. In order to accurately plan for such support services, society needs data regarding the occurrence of those parents and their children. The aim of this study was to investigate the 5-year incidence of children born to…
Descriptors: Females, Incidence, Mental Retardation, Family Environment
"Too Hot for the Reindeer"--Voicing Sami Children's Visions of the Future
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Jonsson, Gunnar; Sarri, Carina; Alerby, Eva – International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2012
In this paper, we focus attention on the issue of the future by listening to the voices of Indigenous children in the far north of Sweden--the Sami children. The overall aim of the study is to explore the meaning of Sami children's visions of the future. The participants attend the same Sami School, and they were of the age of 9-12 years. Data…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Children, Indigenous Populations, Sustainable Development
Childhood Peer Status and Adult Susceptibility to Anxiety and Depression. A 30-Year Hospital Follow-Up
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Modin, Bitte; Ostberg, Viveca; Almquist, Ylva – Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 2011
This study examined the extent to which sixth grade peer status could predict anxiety and/or depression in 5,242 women and 5,004 men who were born in 1953 and whose hospital records were followed up from 1973-2003. The data used was the Stockholm Birth Cohort Study. While no association could be established for men, results indicated that women…
Descriptors: Females, Academic Achievement, Children, Grade 9
Play-Diagnosis and Therapy in Sweden: The Erica-Method.
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Sjolund, Margareta – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1981
The Erica Method, a form of play-diagnosis and play-therapy used widely in Sweden, utilizes a standardized material that consists of sandboxes and miniature toys. The method is a very useful tool for better understanding of both developmental, neurological and psychopathological problems of childhood. (Author)
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Counseling Techniques