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Childrearing discipline and violence in developing countries

Jennifer E Lansford1, Kirby Deater-Deckard

  • 1Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA. lansford@duke.edu

Child Development
|January 27, 2012
PubMed

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This study analyzed 11 child behavior responses across 24 countries, finding significant international variation. Country-level factors like life expectancy and education influence parental discipline methods.

Area of Science:

  • Child psychology
  • Cross-cultural studies
  • Parenting behaviors

Background:

  • Parenting practices vary globally.
  • Understanding factors influencing discipline is crucial for child development.
  • Previous research highlights cultural and socioeconomic influences on parenting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the prevalence of 11 child behavior responses in 24 countries.
  • To identify country-level correlates associated with these responses.
  • To explore the relationship between national indicators and parental discipline strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from UNICEF's Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS).
  • Analyzed responses from 30,470 families with children aged 2-4 years.
  • Employed cross-national comparative analysis to assess country-level factors.

Main Results:

  • Significant international variation was observed in the prevalence of discipline responses.
  • Country-level factors, including life expectancy, education, and economic well-being, were associated with various responses.
  • National context significantly explained variance in parental responses to child behavior.

Conclusions:

  • Parental responses to children's behavior are influenced by country-level factors.
  • Socioeconomic and health indicators correlate with discipline methods.
  • Further research should explore these macro-level influences on parenting.

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