What did you do today? Children's use of time, family composition, and the acquisition of social capital
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The impact of four activities on the cognitive and social development of children is examined using time-diary information taken from a sample of children aged 3 to 11. These activities include watching TV, studying, household chores and reading or being read to. In addition, the amount of time spent is examined in the light of factors such as parental education, maternal employment, family size and number of parents in the household. Results show that parental education is a major factor in the amount of human and social capital investments provided to children.
Publication Name: Journal of Marriage and the Family
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0022-2445
Year: 1997
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Another cautionary note on interpreting regression results in family research: a comment on Peterson and Gerson (1992)
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Caution must be exercised in drawing inferences from regression results to human situations. Regression results are presented mathematically, and must be considered carefully before they are put in the human context. The work of Peterson and Gerson regarding involvement of men in taking responsibility for making childcare arrangements is reviewed.
Publication Name: Journal of Marriage and the Family
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0022-2445
Year: 1993
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