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Direct linkSparks, Sarah D. – Education Week, 2012
The stress of a spelling bee or a challenging science project can enhance a student's focus and promote learning. But the stress of a dysfunctional or unstable home life can poison a child's cognitive ability for a lifetime, according to new research. Those studies show that stress forms the link between childhood adversity and poor academic…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Stress Variables, Family Life, Negative Attitudes
Peer reviewedSpratt, Trevor – Child Care in Practice, 2008
There has been considerable interest in recent years in comparing the operation of social work services for children and families internationally, particularly between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Reviewing the respective policy environments and drawing on recent research experience in these three nations, the author…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Welfare, Foreign Countries, Social Isolation
Brumbaugh-Smith, James; Gross, Heidi; Wollman, Neil; Yoder, Bradley – Social Indicators Research, 2008
The "National Index of Violence and Harm" (NIVAH) tracks levels of violence and harm in the United States and identifies trends over the study period 1995-2003. NIVAH is comprised of nineteen variables in the areas of interpersonal, intrapersonal, institutional and structural violence and harm as experienced by people in the U.S. Two…
Descriptors: Violence, Interpersonal Relationship, Aggression, Trend Analysis
Download full textCook, Traci; Blachman, Dara; Dye, Jane; Macartney, Suzanne; Lukacs, Susan; Howie, LaJeana; Kena, Grace; Sonnenberg, William; Axelrad, Daniel; Steffen, Barry; Truman, Jennifer; Cotto, Jessica; Jekielek, Susan; Mueggenborg, Mary; Coleman-Jensen, Alisha; Denton, Stephanie; Avenevoli, Shelli; Singleton, James; Knighton, Cindi; Han, Beth; O'Connell, Kellie; Guenther, Patricia; Hiza, Hazel; Kuczynski, Kevin; Koegel, Kristin; Radel, Laura – Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, 2011
"America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2011" is a compendium of indicators depicting both the promises and the challenges confronting our Nation's young people. The report, the 15th in an ongoing series, presents 41 key indicators on important aspects of children's lives. These indicators are drawn from the most…
Descriptors: Adoption, Social Indicators, Social Environment, Physical Environment
Adamson, Peter; Micklewright, John; Schnepf, Sylke; Wright, Anna – UNICEF, 2003
This report represents the first ever attempt to draw a comparative picture of the physical abuse of children in the 27 richest nations of the world. UNICEF research estimates that almost 3,500 children under the age of 15 die from physical abuse and neglect every year in the industrialized world. The greatest risk is among younger children. A…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Death, Developed Nations, Child Neglect
Judge, Amy, Comp. – 2001
This data book provides statistics on a range of indicators that measure critical aspects of children's lives in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Statistics are provided in the following categories: (1) child health, including uninsured children, low birth weight babies, infant deaths, and immunizations; (2) child care and early…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Child Abuse, Child Welfare
Children's Defense Fund, Washington, DC. – 1998
This data book from the Children's Defense Fund includes statistics on a range of indicators that measure critical aspects of children's lives in each of the states and the United States as a whole. Statistics are provided in the following categories: (1) population and family characteristics (number of children under age 18 and age 6, number of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Child Abuse, Child Support
Children's Defense Fund, Washington, DC. – 1999
This data book provides statistics on a range of indicators that measure critical aspects of children's lives in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Statistics are provided in the following categories: (1) population and family characteristics (including number of children under age 18 and age 5, percentage of population under age…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Child Abuse, Child Support
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, Washington, DC. – 1999
This report presents nationwide data on the well-being of America's children. The statistical report is based on indicators of child well-being such as family income and mortality rates. The first part of the report, "Population and Family Characteristics," presents data that illustrate the changes that have taken place during the past…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Births to Single Women, Child Abuse, Child Health
Andrejack, Kate, Comp.; Judge, Amy, Comp.; Simons, Janet, Comp. – 2000
This data book provides statistics on a range of indicators that measure critical aspects of children's lives in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Statistics are provided in the following categories: (1) national rankings in population and family characteristics; (2) health and disabilities (including children lacking health…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Child Abuse, Child Health
Benson, Carole, Ed. – 2000
This report is the fourth to present nationwide data on the well-being of America's children. The statistical portrait is based on indicators of child well-being such as family income and mortality rates. Part 1 of the report, "Population and Family Characteristics," presents information illustrating the changes that have occurred during…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Births to Single Women, Child Abuse, Child Health
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, Washington, DC. – 1998
This report presents nationwide data on the well-being of U.S. children. The statistical report is based on indicators of child well-being such as family income and mortality rates. The first part of the report, "Population and Family Characteristics," presents data that illustrate the changes that have taken place during the past few…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Births to Single Women, Child Abuse, Child Health
Benson, Carole, Ed. – 2001
This report is the fifth to present nationwide data on the well-being of America's children. The statistical portrait is based on indicators of child well-being and on contextual measures describing the changing population and family context. Part 1 of the report, "Population and Family Characteristics," presents information illustrating…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Asthma, Births to Single Women
Benson, Carole, Ed. – 2002
This report is the sixth to present nationwide data on the well-being of U.S. children. The statistical portrait is based on indicators of child well-being and on contextual measures describing the changing population and family context. Part 1 of the report, "Population and Family Characteristics," presents information illustrating…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Births to Single Women, Child Abuse
Benson, Carole, Ed. – 2003
This report is the seventh to present nation-wide data on the well-being of U.S. children. The statistical portrait is based on indicators of child well-being and on contextual measures describing the changing population and family context. Part 1 of the report, "Population and Family Characteristics," presents data that illustrate the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Births to Single Women, Child Abuse
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