Research on Early Childhood and Adolescent Development

Research on Early Childhood and Adolescent Development

Response 1

Hi Tekesha,

The topics of interest and effects you raised on early childhood intervention and its impact towards the development of children are quite relevant and essential. It is important that as a Head Start principal and a provider working in the family support field, your contribution is greatly appreciated in tackling an issue of this magnitude. To help you in your research, you may consult with the following organizations that contain considerable information on initial childhood intervention: NIEER and ECTAC or The National Institute for Early Education Research and the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center. Information gathered from the new studies created on the efficiency of early intervention for value addition in the long term could help improve your project (Duncan et al., 2022).

However, there is a need to focus on some individualized programs with positive outcomes and the strategies employed throughout the program delivery. Finally, having an overview of the problems faced by families and how these programs address them might improve the understanding of effective practices. It could also be worthwhile to incorporate real-life success stories or case studies into your research to make it more interesting and digestible (Jeong et al., 2021). Your work will assist in altering the policies relating to the provision of early intervention programs.

References

Duncan, G., Kalil, A., Mogstad, M., & Rege, M. (2022). Investing in Early Childhood Development in Preschool and at Home. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4098306

Jeong, J., Franchett, E. E., Ramos de Oliveira, C. V., Rehmani, K., & Yousafzai, A. K. (2021). Parenting interventions to promote early child development in the first three years of life: A global systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS Medicine, 18(5), 1–51. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003602

Response 2

Hi Diane,

The area of focus you have selected for your capstone project regarding Erikson’s psychosocial development in adolescents is quite interesting and timely. It could be useful to look for an alternative focus on identity, relationships, and emotional development during adolescence. Therefore, I suggest looking for data from current sources, such as the American Psychological Association and the Society for Research in Child Development, since they contain current and theoretical perspectives on adolescents. It may help you acquire information concerning the nuances of the identity formation processes in various parts of the globe and their impact on psychological conditions (Orenstein & Lewis, 2022).

Furthermore, it might be relevant to understand the modern shift, such as social networking and other technological enshrinements to Erikson’s stages. The analysis of cross-cultural differences in relation to the area of psychosocial development can also provide a complete understanding of the subject. Some of the recommendations have to be used by teachers and psychologists in practice according to the results of your study (Sus (MA) & Drew (PhD), 2023). By addressing these aspects, your project could substantially advance the research in the given field and provide relevant and useful recommendations for practitioners dealing with adolescents.

References

Orenstein, G. A., & Lewis, L. (2022, November 7). Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development. National Library of Medicine; StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556096/

Sus (MA), V., & Drew (PhD), C. (2023, March 7). Psychosocial Development Theory (Erikson 8 Stages) Explained (2023). Helpfulprofessor.com. https://helpfulprofessor.com/psychosocial-development-theory-erikson-stages/

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PROMPT: Discuss the topic you will focus on for your capstone project.
Why did you choose this topic?
Identify the target audience for your project.
What unique needs does this audience have?
Identify the stakeholders for your project.
List possible research questions you are proposing to answer in your capstone project.
Address one of the following based on whether you are proposing to solve a research problem or an applied problem:
Research problem: Describe the gap in knowledge you propose to address with your research.
Applied problem: Describe the issue you plan to address and the intervention you are proposing to address it.

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Mental health impact of mass shooting on young survivors

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