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Cross-cultural similarities and variations in parent-child value ... nature.com Nov 26, 2025 16 facts
accountA parent in Namibia reported that traveling together as a family helped their child adapt to new environments, such as starting elementary school without crying, because the child was accustomed to travel.
quoteA parent from Namibia stated: "We must teach them that they should apologise."
claimThe research study received ethical approval from the Committee on Bioethics at the Global Research Institute Foundation in Kyrgyzstan, the University of Respati Indonesia, the SEGi Research Ethics Committee at SEGi University in Malaysia, the Ministry of Social Affairs in the Republic of Cameroon, the National Health Ethic Committee for the Ministry of Public Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences and Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya, and the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology in Namibia.
quoteA parent from Namibia stated: "And teaching independence to young children. Many children can’t dress or feed themselves."
claimReligious leaders are considered particularly influential figures for children in Cameroon and Namibia, where faith contributes to social cohesion and the establishment of community hierarchies.
perspectiveA parent in Namibia expressed that self-acceptance is an essential first step toward the acceptance of others.
claimParticipants in Papua New Guinea, Namibia, and Uzbekistan cited ethical reasoning and responsibility as key values focusing on personal action.
quoteA parent from Namibia stated: "…we must teach them to accept the situation they are in, accept what little they have, try not to make comparisons to others, whatever we have is what we have and to be comfortable with that…We must teach them that they should…Learn to appreciate help from others."
measurementA mixed-methods study explored cross-cultural similarities and variations in values that parents aspire to instill in children across 12 low- and middle-income countries: Afghanistan, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Namibia, Papua New Guinea, and Uzbekistan.
claimSome participants in Namibia link the value of respect to human rights, teaching children to respect the rights of others and understand the boundaries where one person's rights end and another's begin.
claimCity-dwelling parents in Namibia report that visiting and engaging with extended family members in a child’s ancestral home helps children learn about their family history and relationships.
claimParents in Afghanistan, Cameroon, Kazakhstan, and Namibia instruct children to use specific language or greeting styles to demonstrate respect toward elders.
claimParticipants across different countries conceptualize respect in various ways: respect for others (Cameroon, Malaysia, Namibia, PNG), respect for elders (all 12 countries), and dining etiquette (Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, PNG, Uzbekistan).
claimThe value of sharing, defined as distributing resources and time for mutual group benefit, is a key child-rearing focus for parents in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Namibia.
claimThe study conducted workshops with parents, child caregivers, and subject matter experts from Afghanistan, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Namibia, Papua New Guinea, and Uzbekistan.
claimParents in the study reported using storytelling and songs to build resilience in children to cope with challenges such as unfamiliar environments (Namibia), unfamiliar emotions (Kenya), rural living (Kyrgyzstan), poverty, being orphaned, sexual violence, and armed conflicts (DRC).
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info Mar 25, 2025 2 facts
accountIn the 1980s, South Africa's apartheid regime faced international sanctions and fought proxy conflicts in Angola and Namibia against Soviet-backed forces.
accountBy 1990, South Africa's apartheid regime initiated a negotiated transition, which included freeing Nelson Mandela, legalizing the African National Congress (ANC), and withdrawing from Namibia, leading to a democratic government by 1994.
How open-source is shaping the future of innovation devopsonline.co.uk 1 fact
claimAn open-source project in Namibia utilizes sensor technology to prevent human-wildlife conflicts without harming animals, ensuring the safety of both people and local wildlife.
Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in ... link.springer.com Nov 26, 2025 1 fact
referenceCheikhyoussef et al. (2011) conducted an ethnobotanical study on the indigenous knowledge of medicinal plant use by traditional healers in the Oshikoto region of Namibia.