Early childhood stimulation benefits adult competence and reduces violent behavior
Walker, Susan P., Chang, Susan M., Vera-Hernandez, Marcos, Grantham-McGregor, Sally
· 2011
★ NIFPlay Rating: 6
Rating Scale
10 Rigorous play-specific science
6–9 General biological science
5 Sound play research (uncontrolled)
1–4 Less rigorous / indirect
0 Indirect but high value
Landmark longitudinal study from Jamaica demonstrating that early childhood stimulation programmes produce lasting benefits to adult cognitive function, earnings, and reduced violent behavior.
