Child Development  Tags: education psychology  

Child Development as a topic of study crosses several disciplinary boundaries. It includes health, psychological well-being, education, and family and community relationships. There is a wealth of information available,  narrowing a topic to avoid being overwhelmed can be challenging.

Library Contacts

For further assistance with research on topics related to child development contact either:

Kate Corby

Education and Psychology Reference Librarian
(517) 432-6123 x212
corby@msu.edu

Stephanie Perentesis

Library Instruction Coordinator
(517) 432-6123 x186
perente1@msu.edu

Background information, initial ideas for further research:

Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science

Contents: Adolescent development -- ADS training and education -- Adult development -- Biographies of applied development scientists -- Child development -- Civic engagement -- Culture and diversity -- Development : promoting interventions -- Developmental assessment -- Developmental disorders -- Developmental processes -- Developmental risks -- Ecology of human development -- Emotional and social development -- Ethics -- Families -- Foundations -- Health -- Historical influences -- Infant development -- Organizations -- Parenting -- Personality development -- Religiosity and spirituality -- Research methodology -- Schools -- Social issues -- Theory -- Universities -- Youth programs.
Location(s): MSU Reference, 1 East HQ767.84 .E52 2005
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Encyclopedia of Human Development

Provides cross-disciplinary coverage, with contributions from experts in the fields of psychology, education, human development and family studies, and gerontology. Highlights classic studies and theories and provides brief biographies of notable researchers and theorists.  Takes a lifespan approach by including several "anchor essays" that cover specific phases of development such as prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, early and middle adulthood, later adulthood and aging.
Three volumes.
Location(s): MSU Reference, 1 East HM626 .E53 2006
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Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Provides background information on major topics in nursing and allied health including references and illustrations.
(This is an online encyclopedia, with many articles relevant to child development. Click title to access.)

Handbook of Child Psychology

Authoritative four-volume reference spans the entire field of child development. Choice (April 2007) review says "offers less experienced readers a broad understanding of the issues and also routes to particular topics. More advanced scholars can quickly update themselves on an entire field."
"…is an internationally known, classic work spanning 75 years of research." (American Reference Books Annual, March 2007)
Location(s): MSU Reference, 1 East BF721 .H242 2006
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International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences

Covers many aspects of child development. The introduction states that the second edition provides an entirely new set of articles incorporating transformative developments in the social sciences. Disciplines covered include economic development, education, psychiatry, psychology, social issues and sociology. (This is an online encyclopedia. Click title to access.)