A Cross-Cultural Study of Parental Perception of the Ideal Child.

Raina, M. K.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ243961

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980

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A Cross-Cultural Study of Parental Perception of the Ideal Child.

Raina, M. K.; And Others

Creative Child and Adult Quarterly, v5 n4 p234-41,250 Win 1980

A comparison was made between perceptions of Indian and American parents regarding traits of their ideal child. There was also considerable agreement about behavior which should be discouraged, many of which traits (negativism, fault finding, stubbornness, and nonconformity) are said to be related to creativity. (CL)

Descriptors: Creativity, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences, Individual Characteristics, Parent Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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