longitudinal studies

Judith Wallerstein explains the results of her twenty-five year study of 131 children of divorce parents, discussing how the children's adolescent and adult lives were affected by their parents' divorces.

The analysis of a longitudinal study of eighty-nine individuals who were assessed at birth and again at regular intervals: observational, psychometric, and interview data were collected for each child and his/her family until the child reached adolescence. Emphasizes the relationship between early experiences and adult characteristics.

Argues that the failure of school reform is due more to the attitudes and influences of parents and peers than of educators, explains why some students succeed while others fail, and offers suggestions designed to help all students do better in school.

Examines the changes that take place in people who have had near-death experiences.

Dr. David Snowdon chronicles the experiences he has had while studying a group of 678 Catholic nuns, who have agreed to let him study their lives in order to learn more about aging and Alzheimer's disease.

Explains why today's teenagers are unmotivated, bored, and misdirected and offers advice on how parents and teachers can provide them with clear direction and social support.

Draws on fifteen years of research and more than eight hundred meta-analyses to examine the factors that influence achievement in school-aged students.