It was predicted and found that social desirability was a significant mediator of locus of control-achievement relation for females. Results were interpreted within a cultural role model theory. (ST)

Family socialization patterns were examined from the viewpoint of the child and the parent in terms of parental socialization practices, attitudes, and goals. Questionnaires were developed and used to collect data on the parents of about 1,300 families and the children (7-13 years old) of approximately 400 families in West Germany. Results of…