| Source |
Survey
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| Title |
In-person longitudinal survey
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| Sample Characteristics/Data Collection |
2,471 low-income households, 40% TANF recipients (parents and older children).
Random sample of low-income households, oversampling of households receiving cash welfare payments.
Collected in years 1,2,3,4.
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| Sites |
All sites.
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| Response Rate/Attrition Notes |
Response rate (round one): 75%
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| Additional Execution Notes |
In year 4, a second cohort of 350 low-income households will be drawn and interviewed in years 4 and 5.
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| Source |
Field Research
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| Title |
Comparative ethnographies, key informant interview, observations, and site visits
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| Sample Characteristics/Data Collection |
215 low income households.
Selected through community field work.
Collected in years 2 - 4.
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| Sites |
All sites.
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| Response Rate/Attrition Notes |
Not yet available.
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| Additional Execution Notes |
12-18 months of intensive observation, followed by semi-annual visits.
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| Source |
Direct observations of child interactions
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| Title |
Embedded developmental study
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| Sample Characteristics/Data Collection |
626 low income households.
Subsample of survey sample.
Collected at baseline and annually.
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| Sites |
All sites.
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| Response Rate/Attrition Notes |
Not yet available.
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| Additional Execution Notes |
Methods include videotaping and coding of caregiver-child interactions; interviews with fathers, father-figures, and child-care providers.
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