EJ430590
SO522336
Title: Resiliency and Vulnerability to Adverse Developmental Outcomes
Associated with Poverty.Author(s): Garmezy, Norman
Source: American Behavioral Scientist, v34 n4 p416-30 Mar-Apr 1991
Publication Date: 1991
ISSN: 0002-7642
Language: English
Document Type: Information Analysis (070); Journal articles (080)
Journal Announcement: CIJDEC1991
Reviews research
related to the problem of disadvantaged children. Finds situational,
geographical, and familial continuities mentioned along with factors
of socioeconomic class and maternal disadvantaged biology. Observes
studies show that many of the disadvantaged are able to overcome
early difficulties. Concentrates on protective cultural factors
and makes recommendations for future research. (NL)
Descriptors: Black Family; *Cultural Influences; *Disadvantaged
Youth; Economic Factors; *Environmental Influences; *Family Characteristics;
High Risk Students; Higher Education; *Institutional Characteristics;
*Poverty; Social Science Research; Teacher Influence
