Child-rearing values of low-income, urban Puerto Rican mothers of preschool children

Author(s): Zayas, L. H., Cohen, E. V.

Journal/Book: Prof Psychol Res Pract. 1998; 29: 750 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Amer Psychological Assoc. 377-382.

Abstract: To enhance clinicians' understanding of the child-rearing values Puerto Rican mothers consider important in parenting preschool-age children, the authors conducted focus groups, interviewed cultural consultants, and searched the literature. Eighty low-income, urban mainland Puerto Rican mothers with young children ranked in order of importance to them 13 child-rearing values that were presented. Mothers ranked honesty, respect, and responsibility most highly followed by loyalty to family, affection, and sharing. They ranked values associated in the literature with Angle culture (e.g., assertiveness, independence, and creativity) as being of lesser importance. Implications for therapy and educational interventions with parents and children are discussed.

Note: Article GonzalezRamos G, NYU, Sch Social Work, 1 Washington Sq, New York,NY 10003 USA

Keyword(s): ACCULTURATION; ANGLO; JAPAN

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