Other People's Kids

Social Expectations and American Adults? Involvement with Children and Adolescents

Autori

• Peter C. Scales

Parametri

Pagine

196pagine

Tempo di lettura

7ore

• Pedagogia
• Psicologia
• Scienze sociali

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The study reveals that a minority of Americans feel consistently motivated to engage with children outside their own families. It highlights how social norms influence adult involvement, suggesting that greater engagement occurs when such involvement is deemed important and accompanied by perceived social expectations. This exploration into motivation and societal pressures sheds light on the dynamics of adult participation in children's lives.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2003

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