Implications of Cross-cultural Findings for a Theory of Family Socialisation.

Rudy, Duane; Grusec, Joan E.; Wolfe, Janis

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Publication Date: 1999

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Implications of Cross-cultural Findings for a Theory of Family Socialisation.

Rudy, Duane; Grusec, Joan E.; Wolfe, Janis

Journal of Moral Education, v28 n3 p299-310 Sep 1999

Discusses the traditional approach to understanding socialization, focusing on authoritarian and authoritative parenting. Explores authoritative parenting and its promotion of autonomy and authoritarian parenting, considering its effects among cultural groups. Presents data indicating that autonomy support is valued more than power assertion as a socialization technique in individualist cultures. (CMK)

Descriptors: Behavior, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Context, Cultural Traits, Emotional Experience, Higher Education, Individualism, Moral Development, Parent Child Relationship, Parenting Styles, Personal Autonomy, Socialization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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