ED252307 PS014831
Title: Transitions: The Influence of Parent's Attitudes and Behaviors
on the Adjustment of Two Year Olds to a New School Experience.
Author(s): Jorde, Paula
Pages: 32
Publication Date: March 1984
Notes: Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the National
Association for the Education of Young Children (Los Angeles, CA,
November 8-11, 1984).
Available from: EDRS Price MF01/PC02 Plus Postage.
Language: English
Document Type: Reports--Research (143); Speeches/meeting papers
(150)
Geographic Source: U.S.; Illinois
Journal Announcement: RIEMAY1985
The families
of 10 children enrolled in a class for 2-year-olds at the Mills
College Children's School participated in a study of parent attitudes
about separation and parental behaviors that minimized separation
anxiety and facilitated a smooth transition from home to school
environments. The sample included nine mothers who were married
and living with their husbands, and one single parent. Two instruments
were employed to gather data: The Parent Questionnaire Interview
form and the Child Classroom Adjustment Rating Form. Results suggested
that separation anxiety is a complex phenomeon experienced by both
parent and child. Overall, it was concluded that achieving a smooth
transition depends on (1) the quality, consistency, and patterns
of interaction between parent and child; and (2) the elements of
program design, staff composition, and general feelings of acceptance
conveyed to the child in the new setting. No easy formula exists
for sorting out the many
influential factors involved in this set of experiences. Any assertion
that transition to nursery school encompasses a homogeneous set
of experiences would be untenable. (RH)
Descriptors: *Attachment Behavior; Family Influence; Interviews;
Measures (Individuals); *Mothers; *Parent Attitudes; Parent Child
Relationship; Parent Teacher Cooperation; Preschool Education; Rating
Scales; *Separation Anxiety; *Student Adjustment; *Toddlers
Identifiers: *Parent Behavior
