ICPS
2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023
Moderating Effects of Early Teacher-Child Relationship Closeness on Adverse Childhood Experiences and Children's Developmental Outcomes in 5th Grade
- Haiden Perkins
Michigan State University - Holly Brophy-Herb
Michigan State University - Tiffany Martoccio
University of Maryland, College Park - Lorraine McKelvey
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Abstract
Teacher-child relationship closeness in preschool was tested for moderating associations between children’s adverse experiences (ACEs) by age 3, and developmental outcomes at grade 5. Children with higher ACEs and close teacher relationships showed fewer externalizing and disruptive behaviors. Children with greater ACEs and closer teacher-child relationships had higher internalizing behaviors.
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