Parental acceptance-rejection and personality development: a universalist approach to behavioral science

Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Learning • Halsted Press • New York • Published In 1975 • Pages: 251-269 •

By Rohner, Ronald P.

Abstract

This study investigates cross-cultural determinants and consequences of parental affection and rejection. Findings indicate that accepted children are less hostile and dependent and have higher self-esteem in both childhood and adulthood. Additional findings suggest that children who experienced parental acceptance had higher emotional responsiveness, better world view, more emotional stability, generosity, and nurturance as adults.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Other		Data from the Rejection-Acceptance Project

Hypotheses (2)
Hypothesis	Supported
Parental acceptance will be negatively associated with hostility and dependence in childhood and adulthood (260).	Supported
Parental acceptance will be positively associated with higher self-esteem in childhood and adulthood, and with emotional responsiveness, emotional stability, generosity, nurturance, and better world view in adulthood (260).	Supported

Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Amelia Piazza Tahlisa Brougham

Parental acceptance-rejection and personality development: a universalist approach to behavioral science

Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Learning • Halsted Press • New York • Published In 1975 • Pages: 251-269 • Cite

By Rohner, Ronald P.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (2)

Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Learning • Halsted Press • New York • Published In 1975 • Pages: 251-269 •