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Kahn, Peter H., Jr. – Developmental Review, 1997
Reviews literature on biophilia hypothesis that children have fundamental, genetically based propensity to affiliate with other living organisms. Identifies three concerns: (1) genetic basis of biophilia; (2) existence of seemingly negative affiliations with nature; and (3) quality of supporting evidence. Presents structural-developmental approach…
Descriptors: Affiliation Need, Child Development, Children, Developmental Psychology
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Raeff, Catherine – Developmental Review, 1997
Explicates the theoretical position that independence and interdependence are inseparable dimensions of self-development in all cultures and that self-development occurs through social interactions shaped by cultural values. Individualism-collectivism classify two multidimensional cultural value systems that shape different routes and goals of…
Descriptors: Children, Cultural Influences, Individual Development, Individualism