An analysis of Bronfenbrenner's bio-ecological perspective for early childhood educators: Implications for working with families experiencing stress

Early Childhood Education Journal

Volumn 33, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 371-378

  Swick, Kevin James ^a   Williams, Reginald D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA   (United States)

Author keywords

Bio ecological perspective; Bronfenbrenner; Stressed families; Supporting families under stress

Indexed keywords

EID: 33746396119     PISSN: 10823301     EISSN: 15731707     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10643-006-0078-y     Document Type: Article

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