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Twenty-five years of developmental and child psychology in Ireland: An analysis of PsycLit and ERIC data bases
Published in:
Irish Journal of Psychology, Vol: 21, Page: 105-121,Psychological Society of Ireland/Cumann Siceolaithe Eireann
Publication Date:
2000
Aims & Objectives:
This article discusses an overview of publications during the past 25 yrs in the area of child psychology and child and adult development by researchers based in Irish institutions or using an Irish sample
Abstract:
Presents an overview of publications during the past 25 yrs in the area of child psychology and child and adult development by researchers based in Irish institutions or using an Irish sample. Papers were identified through searches of the PsycLit and ERIC electronic databases. Since 1974 there were over 300 publications, with the majority appearing in the last 10 yrs. Changing trends over time are identified in the areas of social functioning, cognition, clinical issues, education, measurement and public policy. The leading area of research is children's social functioning and there is evidence of a growing interest in applied social issues. Almost all empirical research involved samples of school age children, with very limited attention to infancy, adulthood and aging. While most authors clearly intended their focus on children to reflect an interest in developmental processes, very few of the studies used traditional developmental designs or nationally representative samples. The authors conclude that a nationally representative longitudinal study will contribute to understanding of development in the context of rapid social change in Ireland. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved)
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Study Type:
Non Study Papers » Discussion paper, review, commentary, letter »
Notes:
0303-3910 Accession Number: 2002-10476-001. First Author & Affiliation: Hennessy, Ellis; National U of Ireland, U Coll Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. Other Journal Title: Irish Journal of Psychology. Release Date: 20020313. Publication Type: Journal, (0100) Peer Reviewed Journal, (0110). Media Covered: Print. Media Available: Electronic; Print. Document Type: Journal Article. Language: English. Major Descriptor: Child Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Experimentation; Trends. Minor Descriptor: Experimental Design; Methodology. Classification: Developmental Psychology (2800) Research Methods & Experimental Design (2260) . Population: Human (10) . Location: Ireland. Age Group: Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100) . Methodology: Literature Review. References Available: Y.
Keywords:
- CHILD psychology
- child psychology research
- developmental psychology
- developmental psychology research
- Experimental Design
- Experimentation
- Ireland
- METHODOLOGY
- Research Design
- research methods
- research trends
- Trends
Geography:
Republic of Ireland (Republic of Ireland)