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Barth, Joan M.; Parke, Ross D. – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1993
Examined linkages between the family and school social systems as children make the transition to school. Recorded parent-child interactions in a physical play session prior to children's entrance into school. Found that the length of time in physical play was related to social adjustment in school. (MM)
Descriptors: Parent Child Relationship, Parent Influence, Physical Activities, Play

Taylor, Angela R.; Trickett, Penelope K. – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1989
Findings suggest a certain amount of discordance in teacher and peer perceptions of children's likability, and an association of discordance with differential perceptions of children's social behaviors. A teacher preference measure used in combination with sociometric measures may provide more reliable assessment of social adjustment than peer…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Classroom Research, Elementary School Students, Longitudinal Studies