Child-rearing practices and societal complexity: effect of disequilibrium on cognitive development

The Journal of Social Psychology • Vol/Iss. 110 • Published In • Pages: 171-175 •
By Zern, David S.

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between disequilibrium in child-rearing and societal complexity (particularly social complexity rather than technical complexity). The author suggests that child-rearing plays a role in forming cultural dimensions.

Samples

Sample Used Coded Data Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)Other Researchers

Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
Disequilibrium in child-rearing will be positively associated with cultural complexity (127).Supported
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