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

Authors: Rudy D.; Grusec J. E.; Wolfe J.

Source: Journal of Moral Education, Volume 28, Number 3, 1 September 1999 , pp. 299-310(12)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

Traditional approaches to understanding the behavioural and emotional aspects of moral development are described. Research from other cultures is reviewed which suggests that the greater valuation of authoritative over authoritarian approaches in our own (individualist) culture may not hold in other cultures. This may be because individualist cultures have different goals from collectivist cultures (autonomy vs. interdependence) and because negative parenting affect and cognitions associated with authoritarian or power assertive rearing in our own culture may not be associated with authoritarian practices in other cultures. Data are presented indicating that autonomy support is valued more highly than power assertion as a socialisation technique in an individualist group but not a collectivist group. Implications for parenting and moral education are provided.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 1999-09-01

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