Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0666254

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0666254

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Compromised or competent? A longitudinal study of twin children's social competencies friendships and behavioural adjustment. Twins are a significant and increasing proportion of the school population. This study of twins, transition to school and friendship will advance knowledge in young children's social and emotional health, the national priority area Promoting and maintaining good health. It informs the early childhood education community (particularly policy makers, educators and parents) about twin children's transition to school with a particular focus on social competence. It will address many key outcomes, identified by Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services, as priorities for the Early Years. The findings will have direct relevance for parents, educators, health professionals and policy-makers.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-04-2006

End Date: 30-06-2010

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $285,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Psychology | Developmental Psychology And Ageing | Social And Community Psychology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Youth/child development and welfare | Early childhood education |

Other Keywords

Developmental Psychology And Ageing | Early childhood education | Psychology | Social And Community Psychology | Youth/child development and welfare

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