title: Latchkey children: a review of the literature.
abstract: Professional interest in the latchkey phenomenon has increased in the past 20 years. This article gives background information and reviews empirical research.
authors.affiliation: Park Cities Counseling Center, Dallas, TX.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Padilla
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Landreth
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse; D002654:Child Care; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D002666:Psychology, Child; D014481:United States