Handbook of Applied Developmental Science in Sub-Saharan Africa

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This handbook collates research evidence and presents the most up-to-date findings on child development in Sub-Saharan Africa. It discusses complex risk factors and medical conditions affecting childhood outcomes, and spotlights emerging programs for enhancing literacy and cognitive development. The panel of expert contributors offer needed context and knowledge to the discussion of previously understudied topics. Chapters present proven intervention strategies currently in use across the diverse region. In addition, this handbook provides guidelines for culturally sensitive and ethical research that will inform practice and help shape policy goals and initiatives. Topics featured in the Handbook include: · Fatherhood in the African context. · Sibling care-giving and its implications in Sub-Saharan Africa. · Nutritional status, infections, and child development · Diabetes in Sub-Saharan African children. · How to adapt tests for Sub-Saharan Africa. · Interventions aimed at children and caregivers. · A culturally sensitive approach to conducting research and promoting initial literacy development in Africa The Handbook of Applied Developmental Science in Sub-Saharan Africa is a must-have resource for researchers, professionals/scientist-practitioners, and graduate students in child, school, and developmental psychology, as well as pediatrics, social work, public health, and education. Front Matter ....Pages i-xviii Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Introduction (Amina Abubakar, Fons J. R. van de Vijver)....Pages 3-12 Front Matter ....Pages 13-13 Parenting, Environment, and Early Child Development in Sub-Saharan Africa (Marc H. Bornstein, Diane L. Putnick, Paul Oburu, Jennifer E. Lansford, Kirby Deater-Deckard, Robert H. Bradley et al.)....Pages 15-53 Exploring Differences in the Rural Home Environment: The Role of Biological and Environmental Factors (Patricia Kadzo Kitsao-Wekulo, Penny Holding, Robert H. Bradley, H. Gerry Taylor, Jane Kvalsvig, Nori Minich et al.)....Pages 55-73 Early Socio-Emotional Development of Cameroonian Nso Farmer Children (Hiltrud Otto, Heidi Keller)....Pages 75-86 Fatherhood in the African Context: Review and a Case Study in Kenya (Amina Abubakar, Stanley W. Wanjala, Anneloes L. Van Baar)....Pages 87-98 Sibling Caregiving and Its Implications in Sub-Saharan Africa (Maureen Mweru)....Pages 99-113 Front Matter ....Pages 115-115 Infections of the Central Nervous System and Child Development in Sub-Saharan Africa (Amina Abubakar)....Pages 117-131 The Impact of Helminth Infections on Developmental and Educational Outcomes (Margaret Nampijja)....Pages 133-156 Diabetes in Sub-Saharan African Children: Risks, Care, and Challenges (Given Hapunda, Frans Pouwer)....Pages 157-172 Nutritional Influences on Child Development in Africa (Melissa Gladstone)....Pages 173-193 Front Matter ....Pages 195-195 How to Adapt Tests for Sub-Saharan Africa (Amina Abubakar, Fons J. R. van de Vijver)....Pages 197-212 The Potential of Qualitative Research for Applied Developmental Science in Sub-Saharan Africa (Carolin Demuth)....Pages 213-229 Ethical Issues in Conducting Child Development Research in Sub-Saharan Africa (Cheryl D. Foxcroft)....Pages 231-257 Doing Human Development Scholarship in Africa Within the Crosscurrents of Euro-Western Intellectual Cascades (A. Bame Nsamenang)....Pages 259-278 Front Matter ....Pages 279-279 Potential Uses of Computer-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation Programs (Bryan Novak, Bruno Giordani, Michael Boivin, Brian Winn)....Pages 281-290 A Mediational Intervention for Sensitizing Caregivers (MISC): A Cross-Cultural Early Intervention (Pnina S. Klein, Cilly Shohet, Deborah Givon)....Pages 291-312 A Culturally Sensitive Approach to Promoting Initial Literacy Development in Africa: Ongoing and Planned Research and Development at the University of Zambia’s Centre for Promotion of Literacy in Sub-Saharan Africa (CAPOLSA) (Robert Serpell, Jacqueline Jere-Folotiya, Tamara Chansa-Kabali, Jonathan Munachaka, Mwanza Nakawala Maumbi, Christopher Yalukanda et al.)....Pages 313-334 Community-Based Rehabilitation for Human Development in Sub-Saharan Africa (Elias Mpofu, Lisa Lopez Levers, Jonathan Makuwira, Kumbirai Mpofu, George Mamboleo)....Pages 335-345 Education for All or Literacy for All? Evaluating Student Outcomes from Save the Children’s Literacy Boost Program in Sub-Saharan Africa (Elliott Friedlander, Amy Jo Dowd, Jarret Guajardo, Lauren Pisani)....Pages 347-369 Front Matter ....Pages 371-371 Using Research to Influence Policy and Practice: The Case of the Pathways-to-Resilience Study (South Africa) (Linda C. Theron)....Pages 373-387 Back Matter ....Pages 389-417