Impact of Poverty on Early Development

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Implications for Practice and Policy

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

AvAnn M. Mastergeorge,Melissa A. Barnett,Ann M Mastergeorge,Melissa A Barnett

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Poverty is more than an economic issue—it's a developmental crisis requiring effective, innovative solutions.Across the United States, millions of young children face the devastating effects of poverty, which shapes their brains, behavior, and future opportunities. Backed by cutting-edge research and featuring the leading voices in developmental psychology, neuroscience, education, and policy, this groundbreaking volume uncovers the real impact of poverty on early development—and how we can change the trajectory.In this book, readers will explore:How poverty reshapes brain development and school readiness;The unique challenges of rural poverty and immigrant families;The intersection of race and poverty—and what it means for young children; andEvidence-based solutions, including early intervention, education, and policy strategies.Knowledge fuels change. This book arms professionals, policymakers, and educators with the critical insights they need to create better futures for all children.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-07-28
Mått152 x 229 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor356
FörlagAmerican Psychological Association
ISBN9781433836282

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Ann M. Mastergeorge, PhD, is the Rockwell Endowed Professor in Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences, as well as associate vice provost in outreach and engagement. She has expertise in early developmental trajectories, health disparities, the impact of poverty on developmental outcomes, and prevention and early intervention strategies for young children at developmental risk. She has published numerous papers in substantive areas related to early social communication, the impacts of environmental and biological factors on early brain development and school readiness, and the impact of parenting on developmental outcomes for young children.Melissa A. Barnett, PhD, is a professor in human development and family science and the Norton Endowed Chair in Fathers, Parenting, and Families at the University of Arizona. She is the director of the Frances McClelland Institute for Children, Youth, and Families, which applies research to support child and family resilience. Her research examines how contextual risks and assets influence caregiver-child relationships, multigenerational well-being, and early childhood development, with a focus on poverty. The ultimate goal of this work is to inform practices and policies to promote health and well-being among young children and their caregivers.

Chapter 1. Introduction: Poverty Is a Developmental HazardAnn M. Mastergeorge and Melissa A. BarnettPart I. The Multisystemic Nature of PovertyChapter 2. The Economic Contexts of Early Childhood: Why Not All Poverty Is the SameRoss A. ThompsonChapter 3. Poverty and School Readiness in Early Childhood: Impacts on Cognitive, Socioemotional, and Physical DevelopmentCaitlin Lombardi and Vanessa EsquivelChapter 4. Poverty and the Social Determinants of Health: Impacts and Avenues for InterventionMaureen M. BlackChapter 5. Neurobiology and Toxic Stress: How the Adverse Experience of Poverty Impacts Early DevelopmentElex Simbeck, Genevieve Patterson, Pilyoung Kim, and Sarah Enos WatamuraChapter 6. The Role of Quality Early Care and Education for Children Experiencing PovertyJennifer A. Mortensen and Katherine W. PaschallChapter 7. Contexts for Early Development in Two-Generation StudiesCatherine C. Ayoub and Christina F. MondiChapter 8. The Impact of Poverty on Brain DevelopmentSonya V. Troller-Renfree, Maya L. Rosen, Haleigh M. Brown, Hannah W. Hafner, & Josué Rico-PicóPart II. Poverty and Special PopulationsChapter 9. The Impact of Rural Poverty on Early DevelopmentW. Roger Mills-Koonce, Cathi B. Propper, Margaret M. Swingler, and Lynne Vernon-FeagansChapter 10. The Impact of Environmental Stress on Early Development in U.S. Immigrant FamiliesMaggie Gillen, Dhruti Sheth, and Sandra BarruecoChapter 11. Double Jeopardy: The Intersection of Race and Poverty in the Lives of Young ChildrenBrenda Jones Harden, Alysa Herrera Taylor, and Melissa Duchene-KellyPart III. Linking Research With Policy to Address Child PovertyChapter 12. Prevention Science and Policy: Understanding the Social, Emotional, and Behavioral ImplicationsSarah Hatch and Stephanie JonesChapter 13. Key Themes and Future DirectionsMelissa A. Barnett and Ann M. Mastergeorge