Handbook of Applied Developmental Science in Sub-Saharan Africa
This handbook collates research evidence and presents the most up-to-date findings on child development in Sub-Saharan Africa. It discusses complex risk factors and medical conditions affecting childhood outcomes, and spotlights emerging programs for enha
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Handbook of Applied Developmental Science in SubSaharan Africa
Handbook of Applied Developmental Science in Sub-Saharan Africa
Amina Abubakar • Fons J.R. van de Vijver Editors
Handbook of Applied Developmental Science in Sub-Saharan Africa
Editors Amina Abubakar Department of Culture Studies Tilburg University Tilburg, The Netherlands
Fons J.R. van de Vijver Department of Culture Studies Tilburg University Tilburg, The Netherlands
ISBN 978-1-4939-7326-2 ISBN 978-1-4939-7328-6 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-1-4939-7328-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017956130 © Springer Science+Business Media LLC 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Science+Business Media, LLC The registered company address is: 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013, U.S.A.
Amina Abubakar would like to dedicate this work to her late parents Neema Swaleh and Abubakar Ali.
Acknowledgements
During this project Amina Abubakar was funded by an open competition grant to Fons J.R. van de Vijver (400-08-198-MaGW), which is financed by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).
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Contents
Part I Introductory Note 1 Introduction���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Amina Abubakar and Fons J.R. van de Vijver Part II Social-Cultural Influences on Child Development 2 Parenting, Environment, and Early Child Development in Sub-Saharan Africa�������������������������������������������� 15 Marc H. Bornstein, Diane L. Putnick, Paul Oburu, Jennifer E. Lansford, Kirby Deater-Deckard, Robert H. Bradley, Riku Moriguchi, and Pia Rebello Britto 3 Exploring Differences in the Rural Home Environment: The Role of Biological and Environmental Factors���������������������� 55 Patricia Kadz
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