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Author: Peterson, Karen S.
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1. Peterson, Karen S.
Moms' Poor Vocabulary Hurts Kids' Future, Deprived Children May Never Recover, Sociologist Says
USA Today, April 12, 2001, Life; Pg. 8D
Cohort(s): Children of the NLSY79
Publisher: USA Today
Keyword(s): Armed Forces Qualifications Test (AFQT); Education; Elementary School Students; Home Observation for Measurement of Environment (HOME); Mothers, Education; Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT)

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This article reports on George Farkas and Kurt Beron's study of the impact of a mother's vocabulary skills on her child's learning ability. The study utilizes Children of the NLSY79 data.
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Peterson, Karen S. "Moms' Poor Vocabulary Hurts Kids' Future, Deprived Children May Never Recover, Sociologist Says." USA Today, April 12, 2001, Life; Pg. 8D.
2. Peterson, Karen S.
Volunteer Spirit Is Growing Stronger in Women
USA Today, March 13, 2000, Life; Pg. 10D
Cohort(s): Mature Women, Young Women
Publisher: USA Today
Keyword(s): Volunteer Work

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This article reports on John Wilson's study of women and volunteerism. The study incorporates National Longitudinal Survey of Young Women and Mature Women data indicating that women now are more likely to volunteer than their mothers.
Bibliography Citation
Peterson, Karen S. "Volunteer Spirit Is Growing Stronger in Women." USA Today, March 13, 2000, Life; Pg. 10D.