PSY 240 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology: Suggested Web Sites

The Community Facts feature of this site from the U.S. Census Bureau makes it easy to find population, poverty, education, housing, language, employment and other statistics about a particular state, city, or community.

“The American Psychological Association, in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States…APA works to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives.”

The Consumer and Patient Health Information Section (CAPHIS) of the Medical Library Association's list of the top 100 sites are divided into categories including Parenting & Kids and Senior Health.

Provides a wide range of health information. Choose "Child Development and Public Health" from the A-Z index (upper right).

“The Pew Research Center’s Social & Demographic Trends project studies behaviors and attitudes of Americans in key realms of their lives, including family, community, health, finance, work and leisure” Browse the topics page or search for one in particular. The topics page search bar allows searching of actual survey questions, listed topics, or the entire site.

The topic, Child Abuse and Neglect (see top menu), provides information about prevention and impact.