| Research Type: |
- Applied
- Translational Science
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| Age Group: |
- Prenatal
- Infants/Toddlers (Birth to 3 year olds)
- Infants/Toddlers (Birth to 3 year olds)
- Preschool aged (3 to 5 year olds)
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| Population Focus |
- ECE Practitioners/Teachers
- ECE Supervisors/Administrators
- Policymakers
- Professional Development Providers/Trainers/Coaches
- Low Income Populations
- Parents/Families
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| Research Keywords |
- Reflective practices
- Contemplative practices, (mindfulness, yoga)
- Health and well-being of teachers, parents, and young children
- Professional development of early childhood professionals
- Coaching
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| Research Questions |
- What are the roles of reflective and contemplative practices in reducing stress, promoting well-being and responsive care among early childhood professionals and parents?
- What factors contribute to children receiving quality child care and learning experiences during early childhood (0-5 years) among vulnerable families?
- How do contemplative practices relate to children's development of self-regulation during early childhood (0-5 years)?
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| Research Approach |
- Qualitative methods
- Quantitative methods
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| Designs & Methods |
- Experimental
- Interventions
- Longitudinal Study
- Measurement Development
- Observational Approaches
- Psychometry/Psychometrics
- Quasi-Experimental
- Small group/single case
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| Research Tools |
- Direct Child Assessments
- Interviews/Focus
- Observational Assessments
- Psychobiological Assessment
- Surveys/Questionnaires
- Video Footage
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| Research Content |
- Evaluation and Research Methods
- Prevention/Intervention
- Nutrition/Health
- Workforce Development
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