Effortful Control Development in the Face of Harshness and Unpredictability
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DOI: 10.1007/s12110-019-09360-6
Abstract: Using psychosocial acceleration theory, this multimethod, multi-reporter study examines how early adversity adaptively shapes the development of a self-regulation construct: effortful control. Investigation of links between early life harshness and unpredictability and the development of… read more here.
Keywords: harshness unpredictability; development; control; effortful control ... See more keywords
Harshness and unpredictability during childhood: an approach from life-history theory to understanding risk behaviors
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1624659
Abstract: Introduction Previous studies have investigated the relationship between childhood experiences of harshness and unpredictability and risky adult behaviors from a life-history theory perspective. However, findings have been inconsistent, suggesting that the relationship between early environments… read more here.
Keywords: childhood; history; harshness unpredictability; relationship ... See more keywords