The similarity between rules used by mothers and those used by sons was extensive. Results suggest that research should emphasize the process by which children come to employ multidimensional rules and the role of parental models in this process. Current research in moral judgments largely ignores the rule-governed nature of children's judgments.…

Describes the modern family fable that places an overemphasis on material possessions, prestige and success, leaving children feeling like possessions of little worth because there is a vacuum where children seek depth and commitment to form their own values and beliefs. (HOD)

Investigated the influence of parents' stereotypical toy choices, children's toy preferences and sex-role typing among nursery school children (N=150). The results indicated children's toy preferences were significantly related to parents' preferences, and parents' preferences were associated with sex-role typing. (BH)

Self-report measures and behavioral observation procedures were used with 184 families in Salt Lake City to examine how dimensions of parental power and parental behavior predict adolescent compliance and internalization. In general, findings supported the idea that compliance and internalization are different phenomena having a moderate degree of…

Early temperament was assessed at ages six, 13, and 24 months via mother ratings on age-appropriate versions of the Infant Characteristics Questionnaire (ICQ). Home observations of mother-toddler interactions at age 24 months were made, and behavior sequence variables were analyzed. The 24-month form of the ICQ was developed in this study.…

Reviews risk of psychosocial problems related to drinking among "grown-up" children of alcoholics. Argues that genetic predisposition is best predictor available; this may be more influential near severe end of alcoholism spectrum, may be less influential in females, and may lead to differences in symptomatology and management.…

This guide discusses the importance of parent influence in preventing teen pregnancy, offering insights from research regarding: closeness between parents and their children; parent-child communication; parental attitudes and values about abstinence and/or the dangers of unprotected sex; parents' reluctance to discuss the issue; parental…

This guide discusses the importance of parent influence in preventing teen pregnancy, offering insights from research regarding: closeness between parents and their children; parent-child communication; parental attitudes and values about abstinence and/or the dangers of unprotected sex; parents' reluctance to discuss the issue; parental…

This study explored parental influences on the achievement of eight gifted and talented adult women from culturally diverse backgrounds. Qualitative methodology was used to conduct the study. The past experiences of the female participants were examined in light of the components that shaped their behaviors and choices to produce achievement…

Research shows that subjects receiving music lessons under conditions of adult high approval selected more of the music taught than subjects taught under adult low-approval conditions. (Author)

This study of 30 families involved in family therapy treatment showed that it is possible to differentiate both mothers and fathers along a clearly defined dimension of dominance-passivity. When parents are grouped in varying configurations of dominance-passivity, male and female children in the different groupings differ in the frequency of their…

The effects of punishment on resistance-to-deviation behavior in adolescents were assessed in a laboratory analogue designed to stimulate a naturalistic situation. Contrary to prediction, mothers appeared to be more influential punitive agents than fathers. (Author/CB)

According to the data the association between specific socialization practices and students' educational plans is very small in comparison to the independent, positive association between mothers' educational plans for their children and students' own plans. Perhaps specific socialization practices are not as important as has been thought in…