PSYC 251 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: One-Child Policy, Parenting Styles, Anti-Social Behaviour
8 Mar 2018
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Only children perform better on test of academic performance and intelligence. No evidence for more behavioural problems in only children. Only children aren"t more prone to depression and anxiety. No difference between only children and sibling children re. personality and social behaviour, including getting along with others, aggression, and lying. Family structure = number of and relationships among people living in a household. Changes to family structure can influence interactions between family members and affect routines, norms, and child"s emotional well-being. Effects of changes in family structure are typically gradual but, catastrophic events like divorce and death can cause drastic behavioural and emotional changes. Socialization = process through which children acquire values, standards, skills, knowledge, and behaviours that are regarded as appropriate. Parents typically want their child to make values-based decisions, to have self-assurance to follow their dreams, and to be generous and giving toward others.
