Abstract
This comprehensive research report described the first findings from the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Child Development Study from birth to age three.
Chapter headings were as follows: Introduction; Background and Preparation; The Sample; General Procedures; Methodology of Data Collection 1: Examinations; Methodology of Data Collection 2: Additional and Background Information; Results, Psychological Assessment; Developmental Assessment; Special Children; Housing and Family Structure; Paternal Characteristics; Maternal Characteristics; Perinatal Problems; Developmental Milestones; Social Maturity; The Child's Medical History; The Child's History of Experiences and Activities; Correlations Among Some of the Variables; Perinatal Problems and Child Development; Some Early Life Events and Child Development; Socio-economic Level; Birth Weight; Child Experiences and Cognitive Ability; A Path Analysis; Conclusions and Recommendations.