Tag Archives: preschoolers

Associations between social isolation, pro-social behaviour and emotional development in preschool aged children

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Giorgio Bertini

Background: The impact of peer relationships has been extensively reported during adolescence, when peer influence is generally considered to be at its greatest. Research on social isolation during childhood has found associations with school achievement, future relationships and adult mental … Continue reading →

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UNICEF Covid-19 – Schools are not a driver of community transmission

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Giorgio Bertini

School closures can lead to drastically negative outcomes for children. Data from 191 countries collected from February to September 2020 show noconsistent association between school reopening status and COVID-19 infection rates. An assessment of the role of schools in COVID-19 … Continue reading →

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Cognitive enhancement after training in preschoolers from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Giorgio Bertini

The association between socioeconomic status and child cognitive development, and the positive impact of interventions aimed at optimizing cognitive performance are well-documented. However, few studies have examined how specific socio-environmental factors may moderate the impact of cognitive interventions among poor … Continue reading →

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