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Environmental resources, types of toys, and family practices that enhance child cognitive development

Leiziane Pereira1, Sabrina da Conceição Guedes2, Rosane Luzia de Souza Morais3

  • 1Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal do Vale do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri - UFVJM - Diamantina (MG), Brasil.

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Higher family resources and economic status are linked to better cognitive development in young children. Ensuring access to toys and learning materials supports early childhood cognitive growth.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Cognitive development in early childhood (24-42 months) is influenced by environmental factors.
  • Understanding the interplay between family resources, parental practices, and cognitive outcomes is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors associated with cognitive development in children aged 24-42 months.
  • To characterize toy/resource availability and parental practices indicative of family stability.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 104 children (24-42 months) from a medium-sized city.
  • Cognitive development assessed using the Bayley test; family environment evaluated with the Adapted Family Environment Resource Inventory (FERI).
  • Children grouped by cognitive performance and compared on home activities, outings, parental engagement, and resource availability.

Main Results:

  • 55% of children exhibited above-average cognitive development.
  • Greater availability of toys/materials and higher socioeconomic status were significantly associated with better cognitive scores.
  • These factors remained significant predictors in logistic regression analysis.

Conclusions:

  • Increased availability of family resources and higher economic levels positively correlate with children's cognitive development.
  • Socioeconomic factors and access to enriching materials are key determinants of cognitive outcomes in early childhood.
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