Journals on Early Childhood Development

Studying infant and early childhood development allows the scientific community to ultimately understand the connection between growth, learning and future behavior. Dozens of academic journals exist for the purpose of illuminating the mysteries of baby and toddler behavior, but each adapts a slightly different focus or area of expertise within the vast field of early childhood development.

  1. Child Development

    • Published by the Society for Research in Childhood Development beginning in 1930, the Child Development academic journal publishes articles related to a wide variety of issues and areas within the field of childhood development, including infant sociability, neural communication and self-perception. The intended audience ranges from child therapists and social workers, to pediatric psychiatrists and educational psychologists.

    British Journal of Developmental Psychology

    • Produced by the British Psychological Society, the British Journal of Developmental Psychology publishes full-length discussion papers, empirical studies and conceptual reports across a range of topics. Studies range from social and emotional abnormalities and development to examinations of the impact of genetics, society, socio-economic and cultural background.

    Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

    • Produced by the Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry examines abnormalities such as dyslexia, ADHD and mental retardation. The focus of the journal is to further understanding of how psychiatric and psychological conditions relate to the development of a child. The journal publishes empirical and clinical studies, along with discussion papers and encourages papers with contrasting viewpoints.

    Infant and Child Development

    • Infant and Child Development publishes empirical, theoretical and methodological papers pertaining to the development of children from the prenatal period through adolescence. Topics covered in the publication include cognitive, linguistic, social and motor skills development of young children. The purpose of the journal is to understand the growth and development of children as related to their caregiver and environment.

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