Sociological Methodology, Volume 31, 2001,

by Editor: Michael E. Sobel (Columbia University, USA); Editor: Mark P. Becker (University of Minnesota, USA)

• ISBN13: 9780631232193
• ISBN10: 0631232192
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-12-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

This Monograph presents a longitudinal investigation of child development and family well-being during the first decade of life for children with Down syndrome, motor impairment, or developmental delay of uncertain etiology. It was found that, although the childs type of disability predicts some features of development, the childs motivation and the quality of relationships established between mothers and children and among family members are consistent predictors of the development of cognitive, social, communication, and daily living skills. Further, both mothers and fathers report increasing levels of stress as their children grow older. The childs behavior problems are a consistent predictor of these increases, but the parents abilities to problem-solve and garner support are ameliorating factors. The findings suggest two general conclusions. First changes in selected policies and practices can improve outcomes for children with disabilities and their parents. Second, the study of children with developmental disabilities and their families can enhance the overall science of child development.

Author Biography

Mark P. Becker is a Dean in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota.

Michael Sobel is a Professor of Sociology at Columbia University.

Table of Contents

Reviewers	v
Contributors	ix
Information for Authors	xi
In This Volume	xiii
Statistics in Sociology, 1950-2000: A Selective Review	1	(46)
Adrian E. Raftery
A Framework for the Study of Individual Behavior and Social Interactions	47	(82)
Steven N. Durlauf
Discussion: Comment on Steven Durlauf's ``A Framework for the Study of Individual Behavior and Social Interactions''	89	(8)
Samuel Bowles
Modeling Social Interdependence: Is It in the Structure or in Our Hearts?	97	(10)
Lin Tao
Christopher Winship
Comment: Potential Applications and Extensions for a Choice-Based Social Interaction Framework	107	(16)
Aimee R. Dechter
Rejoinder	123	(6)
Steven N. Durlauf
Analysis of Categorical Response Profiles by Informative Summaries	129	(60)
Zvi Gilula
Shelby J. Haberman
Statistical methods and Graphical Displays for Analyzing How the Association Between Two Qualitative Variables Differs Among Countries, Among Groups, or Over Time. Part II: Some Exploratory Techniques, Simple Models, and Simple Examples	189	(34)
Leo A. Goodman
Michael Hout
Latent Class Factor and Cluster Models, Bi-Plots and Related Graphical Displays	223	(42)
Jay Magidson
Jeroen K. Vermunt
Covariance Models for Latent Structure in Longitudinal Data	265	(40)
Marc A. Scott
Mark S. Handcock
The Cohesiveness of Blocks in Social Networks: Connectivity and Conditional Density	305	(56)
Douglas White
Frank Harary
The Statistical Evaluation of Social Network Dynamics	361
Tom A.B. Snijders