Ch. 5 Determinates of Parenting

Question 1

Define: Parenting Determinants

Answer 1

• Variables and pressures that influence parenting behaviors
• Micro-, Exo-, Macro-, and Chronosystem influences

Question 2

Four Categories of Determinants (Harmon & Brim, 1980)

Answer 2

1. General Cultural Factors
2. Individual Factors
3. Interpersonal Factors
4. Setting

Question 3

Categories of Determinants: A mid-level model (Belsky, 1984)

Answer 3

1. Parental Psychological Resources
2. Child Characteristics
3. Contextual Sources of Stress and Support

Question 4

Cultural and Distal Determinants: Religion

Answer 4

○ Influences “values”
○ Promotes family involvement
○ “Kindness” shared value

Question 5

Cultural and Distal Determinants: Socioeconomic Status

Answer 5

○ Based on occupation & education
○ Can influence values & behavior
○ “Obedience” valued in parents from low SES backgrounds

Question 6

Different Contextual Determinants

Answer 6

• Parental Employment
• Stress
• Social Support
• Neighborhood