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Showing 1 to 20 of 24 for “"parental perception"”.
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Effective parental communication enhances parental perception of school
… policies and procedures will affect a parent's perception of the school. The study focused on the impact of a monthly parental newsletter sent home to Brigantine North Middle School parents and if, in fact, it was beneficial as suggested by the New Jersey Indicators. The newsletter was …
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Parental perception concerning the use of peak flow meters in the child with asthma
… research design was used to identify parental perceptions concerning the use of peak flow meters (PFM) in their children. The sample consisted of 20 parents who were accessed through outpatient asthma allergy clinics. The questionnaire and semi-structured interview were utilized as …
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An investigation into parental perception of aspects of development and temperament in abused children
… clarity on their developmental status. The perceptions of the children's temperaments and levels of development by the mother was also investigated in the light of theoretical models of child abuse which have claimed that abusing parents place unrealistic demands on their children. who are …
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Parental Perception Of Child Weight Status In Wangcheng District, Hunan Province, People's Republic Of China
… in central southern China. It also described parental attitudes about childhood overweight, physical activity, and eating patterns. In addition, this study described parental perception of and concern about their child's weight status. </p> <p>Methods: This study was conducted in June 2011 at …
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Parental perception of effectiveness of Q-sort methodology in measuring attachment in children with atypical behaviors
… structured and unstructured observation, and parental sorting of the Q-Sort by ten families provided insight about the effectiveness of the instrument and attachment behaviors. The Maternal Behavior Q-Sort was also completed by the investigator to provide additional information about maternal …
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A Study on Selected Factors Influencing School Choice Among the Seventh-day Adventist Population in Southwest Michigan
… a relationship exists between school choice and parental perception of selected causal factors.</p> <p><em>Method.</em> The design of the study was empirical ex post facto using a descriptive survey research method with a Likert-type scale which was used to test eight hypotheses associated with …
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Differences in Mother and Father Perceptions, Interactions and Responses to Intervention with a Special-needs Adoptive Child.
Parents' perceptions of their child's behavior may differ for mothers and fathers. Differences in parental perception may also be apparent in cases of special needs adoptive families with high demands of their child for time, interventions and attention. This paper examines the differences in …
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Parental perceptions of childhood weight status in preschool children
… of this descriptive study was to describe parental perceptions of their preschool child's weight status. Pender's Revised Health Promotion Model was used to guide this study. A convenience sample of 275 parents, who had a child between the age of 2--5 years, was obtained from Women, …
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Parents' perception of the use of stimulant medication in the treatment of their ADHD diagnosed child
… Disorder (ADHD) sparks much controversy. Parental perception of this practise is crucial since it is the parents that have the task of making this sensitive decision. In order to subjectively explicate parental feelings regarding this issue, a qualitative approach was considered …
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“¡Ya Entiendo! Now I Understand!” Parents' Perceptions of the Diagnosis Process and Early Intervention Services
… qualitative research study examined parents’ perceptions on the diagnosis process that identified their children as deaf or hard of hearing and the early-intervention services provided after the diagnosis. It explored how culture influenced the parental perception of information given to them …
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Relationship Between Child Temperament, Parental Knowledge of Child Development, and Parental Stress
… that temperament of children has been related to parental frustration and lack of child developmental knowledge has led to unrealistic expectations and parental stress, definitive information is needed regarding the relationship between (1) child temperament, (2) parental knowledge of child …
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Factors leading to the low parental contribution to school fund in North “A” District – Zanzibar
The study was to identify factors leading to low parental contribution to school fund in North “A” District- Zanzibar. Specifically, it was to find out if parental income affects parental contribution to school fund. To examine parental perception towards fees contribution whether affects their …
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Parental decision-making regarding their child's participation in a middle-school talent search.
… sought to identify variables that predicted parental decision-making regarding their child's participation in a national gifted and talented identification program for middle school students and subsequent participation in recommended educational options. One hundred sixty-nine parents of …
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A Study of Parental Attitudes Regarding Secondary Boarding Schools of the Mid-America Union of Seventh-day Adventists
… existed between the declining enrollment and parental attitudes concerning the boarding academies.</p> <p>Method. A five-page Likert-type scale survey was used to gather information from randomly selected parents of high-school-age students in the Mid-America Union. Seven sub-hypotheses were …
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Acute Treatment Outcomes and Family Functioning of Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa
… as being affectively avoidant. Additionally, parental perception of adaptive family functioning at intake was predictive of outcome based upon the unit psychiatrist's assessment, and patient perception of healthy familial Expressiveness at intake was predictive of outcome based upon …
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A Comparison Study of Individual and Group Play Therapy In Treating Kindergarten Children with Adjustment Problems
… adjustment difficulties; 5) increasing parental perception of change in the problematic behaviors of kindergarten children experiencing adjustment difficulties; and 6) enhancing self-control in kindergarten children experiencing adjustment difficulties. A secondary objective was to …
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The Impact of "Parents Feeling Capable" Treatment on the Self-Efficacy of Low Socio-Economic Parents
Parental involvement in a student's life has been a topic that has inspired much research in the past and continues to be a major research focus in the field of both psychology and education. Many studies exist confirming the lack of parental involvement of low socio-economic persons due to their …
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Implementation of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Screening in a Midwestern Elementary School
… and 15% were referred for additional evaluation. Parental perception of the health history form was generally positive, but several parents reported concerns (e.g. fear of mandatory reporting) regarding completing the PEARLS tool. Conclusions: Screening for ACEs can be accomplished in the school …
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Parent-Teacher Relationships in Cyber Charter Schools: Investigating the quality of the Parent-Teacher Relationship and Its Impact on Student Achievement
… effect related to student achievement. Parental perception of the parent-teacher relationship, opportunity for parent involvement, parent efficacy, and time for parental involvement were assessed. Implications related to these findings can be used to increase the quality and …
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How well is paediatric pain managed in a private hospital in London? An evaluation of paediatric healthcare providers' pain management practices and parents' perception of pain management in their hospitalized children
… knowledge of this. Understanding parents' perceptions of pain management practices are very important in identifying areas of concerns and in developing plans and strategies for improvement. Although research has examined these practices in various public healthcare settings, no research …
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