Limitations, Major Findings, and Implications

Martin, Roy P.; Lease, A. Michele; Slobodskaya, Helena R.

All research endeavors have limitations. Some of the limitations of this project include error built in to models in an effort to make child behavior more comprehensible, limitations based on what is measured, and limitations of the statistical method used. A particular limitation of the current study was the lack of longitudinal data so that the stability of the seven-profile model across developmental ages remains unknown. This chapter also reviews eight of the most important findings from the research, including associations between temperament profiles and academic achievement, behavior problems, prosocial behavior, social status, compliance, and likeability. This chapter concludes with discussing the implications of these findings for parenting, teaching, and the conduct of program evaluation research in education and developmental psychology.