Dimensions of Human Behavior: The Changing Life Course presents a current and
comprehensive examination of human behavior across time using a multidimensional …

Research Findings: It is widely acknowledged that consistent, high-quality teacher–student
interactions promote optimal developmental outcomes for children. Previous research on the …

This article builds upon an earlier attempt (Taggart 2011) to articulate a rationale for
professional training in early childhood education and care (ECEC) which is ethical as …

Background: Early childhood educators are attachment figures for babies and play an
important role in emotion socialization. This study aims to analyze the role of educators as …

A 2004 meta‐analysis reported good validity for the observer attachment Q‐sort (AQS), but
poor validity for the parental self‐report version. Despite this, the self‐report AQS is still …

The aim of this study was to identify factors that help toddlers form attachment relationships
with their caregivers during the transition from sole home care to out-of-home childcare. We …

Research Findings: Continuity of care is a recommended practice in child care intended to
promote secure and supportive relationships between infants and toddlers and their …

Background Attachment research has shown the importance of attachment behaviour for the
prevention of dysregulated behaviour due to emotional distress. The support of an …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of pedagogical intervention on early
childhood education professionals' emotional availability to children with different …

Extant literature on Early Childhood educator workplace well-being focuses on the disease
model of well-being, with studies mainly addressing stress and burnout. There is a paucity of …