Adult outcomes as a function of an early childhood educational program: an Abecedarian Project follow-up

TitleAdult outcomes as a function of an early childhood educational program: an Abecedarian Project follow-up
Publication TypeJournal Article
AuthorsCampbell, F. A., E. P. Pungello, M. Burchinal, K. Kainz, Y. Pan, B. H. Wasik, O. A. Barbarin, J. J. Sparling, and C. T. Ramey
Adult (age 30) educational, economic, and social-emotional adjustment outcomes were investigated for participants in the Abecedarian Project, a randomized controlled trial of early childhood education for children from low-income families. Of the original 111 infants enrolled (98% African American), 101 took part in the age 30 follow-up. Primary indicators of educational level, economic status, and social adjustment were examined as a function of early childhood treatment. Treated individuals attained significantly more years of education, but income-to-needs ratios and criminal involvement did not vary significantly as a function of early treatment. A number of other indicators were described for each domain. Overall, the findings provide strong evidence for educational benefits, mixed evidence for economic benefits, and little evidence for treatment-related social adjustment outcomes. Implications for public policy are discussed.
Title Adult outcomes as a function of an early childhood educational program: an Abecedarian Project follow-up
Publication Title Dev PsycholDev Psychol
Publication Type Journal Article
Published Year 2012
Authors F.A. Campbell; E.P. Pungello; M. Burchinal; K. Kainz; Y. Pan; B.H. Wasik; O.A. Barbarin; J.J. Sparling; C.T. Ramey
Edition 2012/01/19
Accession Number 22250997
Number 4
ISBN Number 0012-1649
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