Head Start as a social support for mothers: The psychological benefits of involvement.
- 1 April 1987
- journal article
- Published by American Psychological Association (APA) in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 57 (2) , 220-233
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-0025.1987.tb03532.x
Abstract
Parents' participation in Head Start activities was investigated for its possible effect on their psychological well-being. A pretest and posttest design was used. Results indicated a positive relationship: mothers who participated more reported fewer psychological symptoms, greater feelings of mastery, and greater current life satisfaction at the end of the program year. Implications for policy and research are discussed.Keywords
Funding Information
- Yale University
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