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Children’s Well - Being in Transition Periods: An Empirical Validation of the Ecological -Dynamic Model

Transition is defined as an intense process of change and movement from one identity to another, determined by the various factors described in the Contemporary Ecological - Dynamic Transition Model (Rimm-Kaufman & Pianta, 2000). Within transition, the various contexts in which, and through which, a child passes, and the inter-relations between identities over time, are crucial. The purpose of this project is to empirically test this model and to analyze significant correlates of transition from family to kindergarten, as well as of transition from kindergarten to primary school. This research will provide clear guidelines for ensuring the highest levels of children's well-being during transition for the children and their parents, teachers and associates. The following variables will be explored in the representative samples of early aged children (transition from family to kindergarten) and preschool children (transition from kindergarten to primary school): intra-personal factors of children (temperament, socio-emotional well-being, strength and difficulties, resilience), parents/caregivers (personality, sensitivity, subjective well -being, resilience) and teachers (personality, subjective well -being, resilience) ; and the inter-personal factors of child-parents-teachers-environment (attachment, adaptation, relationship with parents/ teachers, teaching strategies, the relationship between family-kindergarten-school - local community-environment, social values). A quantitative methodology will be applied with reliable measurements that will objectively present the perspective of children, parents, teachers and associates. This analysis will contribute to the realization of short-term goals by validating the theoretical model and postulating the practical guidelines for achieving optimal transition in the early and pre-school periods, as well as to a realization of long-term goals by preventing mental health problems among children with the aim of enhancing their lifelong psychological well - being.

adjustment ; Ecological-Dynamic model of transition ; early and preschool aged children ; parents ; primary school aged children ; teachers ; transitions

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