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Early Skill Formation and the Efficiency of Parental Investment: A Randomised Controlled Trial of Home Visiting

作者: 发布时间:2014-10-24 点击数:
主讲人: Orla Doyle(University College Dublin)
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Dr. Orla Doyle is a Research Fellow at the UCD Geary Institute and College Lecturer in the UCD School of Economics. She is the director of the Early Childhood Research Team which consists of senior and junior researchers who focus on the micro analysis of human behaviour using rigorous methodologies, with a particular focus on early child development. She is currently the principal investigator on the six year evaluation of the ‘Preparing for Life’ early childhood intervention. She was recently appointed Assistant Director of the UCD Childhood and Human Development Research Centre and was elected Chair of the Children’s Research Network for Ireland and Northern Ireland.  Dr. Doyle received her Ph.D. in economics from Trinity College Dublin in 2005 and holds a B.A. in economics and social science.
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Abstract: Intervening early in a child’s life has been shown to be effective from a biological and economic perspective. Early intervention can reduce socioeconomic disparities in children's capabilities, yet the evidence base in restricted to a small number of US trials. This study investigates the impact of the Preparing for Life (PFL) programme from birth until 24 months using a randomized control trial design. PFL is a five year home visiting program which aims to improve the life course of disadvantaged Irish children by intervening during pregnancy and working with the families until the children start school. The treatment involves regular home visits from a mentor to support parenting and child development using Tip Sheets. This study explores program impact by comparing the treatment (n=115) and control (n=118) groups using permutation testing methods and a stepdown procedure to account for the small sample size and the increased likelihood of false discoveries when examining multiple outcomes. Significant treatment effects are identified for labour experiences at birth and child health at each time point; yet the majority of effects on child development are restricted to 24 months. There is also some evidence that the program raises the efficiency of parental investment by improving the quality of the home environment and parenting skills.   
时间:2014年10月24日(周五)下午4:30-5:30
地点:经济楼A座217会议室
讲座语言:中文
主办单位:威尼斯37266、王亚南经济研究院
承办单位:威尼斯37266
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