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parenting practices
Also known as: parenting practices, parenting behaviors, effective parenting practices
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Parenting in Cultural Perspective: A Systematic Review of Paternal ... ejecs.org Jan 26, 2023 8 facts
referenceW. A. Rothenberg and colleagues investigated the cross-cultural associations of four parenting behaviors with child flourishing, specifically examining cultural specificity and commonality in cultural normativeness and intergenerational transmission processes.
referenceBrassell, A. A., Rosenberg, E., Parent, J., Rough, J. N., Fondacaro, K., & Seehuus, M. (2016) analyzed the associations between a parent's psychological flexibility and both parenting behaviors and child psychosocial well-being.
referenceMojdehi, A. S., Shohoudi, A., & Talwar, V. (2020) published 'Children’s moral evaluations of different types of lies and parenting practices and across cultural contexts' in the journal Current Psychology, which examines how parenting practices and cultural contexts influence children's moral evaluations of lies.
referenceCalzada, E., Barajas-Gonzalez, R. G., Huang, K.-Y., & Brotman, L. (2017) studied the role of cultural socialization and parenting practices in the development of early childhood internalizing problems among children of Mexican and Dominican origin.
referenceLansford's 2021 article 'Annual Research Review: Cross‐cultural similarities and differences in parenting' synthesizes research on the commonalities and variations in parenting practices across different cultures.
referenceC. Mogro-Wilson, R. Rojas, and J. Haynes conducted a study on the cultural understanding of the parenting practices of Puerto Rican fathers in 2016.
referenceYaffe (2020) conducted a systematic review of the differences between mothers and fathers regarding their parenting styles and practices.
referencevan Beurden and de Haan (2019) explored how Moroccan-Dutch parents reconstruct their parenting practices, framing post-migration parenthood as a social site for learning and identity.
Exploring the Impact of Parenting Styles on the Social Development ... acr-journal.com 6 facts
claimParenting behaviors are rarely fixed and can evolve based on circumstances or child temperament, making it potentially fruitful to examine hybrid parenting styles or transitions between styles over time.
referenceChristopher Spera published a review in 2005 in the Educational Psychology Review titled 'A review of the relationship among parenting practices, parenting styles, and adolescent school achievement', which examines how parenting approaches relate to academic outcomes.
claimA meta-analysis by Pinquart & Kauser (2018) shows that the relationship between parenting practices/styles and children's outcomes is mostly cross-culturally similar.
perspectivePromoting awareness of effective parenting practices through education and policy can contribute to the holistic development of children and support healthier family dynamics.
claimLongitudinal research could track the evolution of parenting practices and their long-term effects on children's social development.
claimThe inclusion of children’s perspectives could provide valuable insights into how parenting behaviors are perceived and internalized.
Associations between media parenting practices and early ... - Nature nature.com Jun 5, 2024 5 facts
referenceThe study 'Do specific parenting practices and related parental self-efficacy associate with physical activity and screen time among primary schoolchildren? A cross-sectional study in Belgium' by S. De Lepeleere, I. De Bourdeaudhuij, G. Cardon, and M. Verloigne was published in BMJ Open in 2015.
referenceThe study 'Parenting practices as a mediator in the association between family socio-economic status and screen-time in primary schoolchildren: A Feel4Diabetes study' by S. De Lepeleere et al. was published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health in 2018.
measurementIn the study of parenting practices, over three-quarters of parents reported removing screen time as a punishment for bad behavior.
measurementIn the study of parenting practices, almost 40% of parents reported offering screen time as a reward for good behavior.
claimThe authors of the study note that because their research is cross-sectional, they cannot determine the direction of causality between parenting practices and adolescent screen use.
The Effect of Parenting and the Parent-Child Relationship on ... - OUCI ouci.dntb.gov.ua 4 facts
referenceVilaseca R, Rivero M, Ferrer F, and Bersabé RM published a study in PLoS One in 2020 regarding the parenting behaviors of mothers and fathers of young children with intellectual disability evaluated in a natural context.
referenceChang H, Olson SL, Sameroff AJ, and Sexton HR published a study in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology in 2011 investigating child effortful control as a mediator of parenting practices on externalizing behavior across the transition from preschool to school.
claimThe study by Fan Wang et al. (2025) identified that childhood experiences of physical affection, neglect, or boundary-setting contribute to patterns of continuity or change in parenting behaviors, specifically impacting parental warmth, discipline strategies, and emotional responsiveness.
referenceBornstein MH, Putnick DL, and Suwalsky JT published a study in Development and Psychopathology in 2018 titled 'Parenting cognitions → parenting practices → child adjustment? The standard model'.
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perspectiveThe focus of cross-cultural research on white middle-class families has inadvertently reinforced the belief that the parenting practices, norms, and values of middle-class families are normative and optimal.
referenceGarcía Coll et al. (1996) developed the 'Integrative Model for the Study of Developmental Competencies in ethnic minority children' to explain developmental competencies in ethnic minority children by analyzing proximal factors like parenting behaviors and distal factors like economic conditions.
claimTo better understand the normative range of parenting behaviors and challenges, researchers need to conduct cross-cultural studies that include more non-Western countries, as well as studies that include fathers, other caregivers, and low-income ethnic minority families across countries.
claimCorrelated patterns of parenting behaviors may differ across cultural settings and account for cultural differences in parenting practices.
Publications - Parenting Across Cultures parentingacrosscultures.org Apr 25, 2025 3 facts
referenceA 2017 chapter in the book 'Well-being of youth and emerging adults across cultures' titled 'Parenting and positive adjustment for adolescents in nine countries' was authored by Jennifer E. Lansford and colleagues, focusing on the relationship between parenting practices and adolescent outcomes.
referenceIn the 2018 study 'Bidirectional relations between parenting and behavior problems from age 8 to 13 in nine countries,' published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence (Vol. 28, pp. 571–590), J. E. Lansford and colleagues explore the bidirectional relationship between parenting practices and child behavior problems in children aged 8 to 13 across nine countries.
claimBombi et al. (2015) conducted a mixed-method study on Italian mothers and children, published in Parenting: Science and Practice, which examined parenting practices and child misbehavior.
Cross-cultural similarities and differences in parenting. scholars.duke.edu 3 facts
claimCultural normativeness and beliefs regarding the legitimacy of parental authority act as potential moderators that influence the relationship between parenting practices and child outcomes across different cultures.
claimCultural normativeness and beliefs on the legitimacy of parental authority act as moderators that contribute to cross-cultural similarities and differences in the relationship between parenting practices and child outcomes, as discussed in the 'Annual Research Review: Cross-cultural similarities and differences in parenting'.
referenceThe article 'Annual Research Review: Cross-cultural similarities and differences in parenting' reviews contemporary research on how parenting practices and culture change over historical time.
Types of Parenting Styles and Effects on Children - StatPearls - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Sep 18, 2022 2 facts
claimParenting practices vary widely across families, with cultural backgrounds playing a significant role in shaping family dynamics and child-rearing approaches.
referenceThe study 'Relationship between Family Racial/Ethnic Backgrounds, Parenting Practices and Styles, and Adolescent Eating Behaviors' by Monroe-Lord L, Anderson A, Jones BL, et al., published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health in June 2022, examines the connections between family background, parenting, and adolescent eating habits.
The Relationship Between Parenting Style, Child Behaviour and ... gavinpublishers.com 2 facts
claimThe authors' study showed that the effects of parental education and household income on child behavior were partially mediated by parenting practices.
perspectivePolicies aimed at reducing educational and economic disparities should be complemented by support for parenting programs that encourage effective parenting practices.
Cultural Influences on Parenting Styles and Child Development carijournals.org Mar 29, 2024 2 facts
referenceHarwood et al. (2017) researched parenting practices among Latino families in the United States, published in the Handbook of Parenting and Child Development across the Lifespan.
claimCultural norms, values, and beliefs play a significant role in shaping parenting behaviors and influencing child well-being across diverse cultural contexts.
Parenting Styles and Their Effect on Child Development and Outcome academia.edu 1 fact
referenceJohnson et al. (2006) identified specific parenting behaviors associated with the risk for offspring personality disorder during adulthood in their study 'Parenting behaviors associated with risk for offspring personality disorder during adulthood'.
Impact of Parenting Style on Early Childhood Learning - Frontiers frontiersin.org Jun 29, 2022 1 fact
claimLiu and Guo (2010) examined the relevance of parenting practices to child behaviors in Canada and China.
Parenting styles: An evidence-based, cross-cultural guide parentingscience.com 1 fact
referenceThe 2018 study by Lansford et al. titled 'Longitudinal associations between parenting and youth adjustment in twelve cultural groups: Cultural normativeness of parenting as a moderator' examines how the cultural normativeness of parenting practices moderates the relationship between parenting and youth adjustment across twelve different cultural groups.
Attachment and social and emotional development centreforearlychildhood.org 1 fact
referenceLange, B. C. L., Callinan, L. S., & Smith, M. V. (2019) published 'Adverse childhood experiences and their relation to parenting stress and parenting practices' in the Community Mental Health Journal.
The Bio-Social, Cultural Context of Family and Community iecmhc.org 1 fact
referenceParents' cultural belief systems are translated into specific parenting practices and guidance for child development, which influences the care a child receives within the family context, as noted by Harkness & Super (1992) and Hepburn (2004).
Introduction to children's attachment - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimImproving parenting practices is suggested to lead to greater attachment security and better general outcomes for children, though this process may require more time and support for older or traumatized children and relies on stable placements with high parental sensitivity.
Theories of Parenting and Child Development in Different Cultural ... scholars.duke.edu 1 fact
claimTheories of parenting and child development explain variations in mean levels of parental beliefs, behaviors, and child development outcomes across cultures, as well as why the relationship between parenting and child development may differ culturally.
The Impact of Maternal Childhood Trauma on Children's Problem ... dovepress.com Nov 4, 2024 1 fact
claimMaternal depression negatively affects parenting behaviors, often resulting in emotional abuse, neglect, and authoritarian parenting.
The Effects of Attachment and Trauma on Parenting and Children's ... rsisinternational.org Aug 16, 2025 1 fact
referenceStuhrmann, Göbel, Bindt, and Mudra (2022) conducted a systematic review of the association between parental reflective functioning and parenting behaviors in infancy and early childhood.