Date of Award:
5-2006
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Psychology
Committee Chair(s)
Melanie Domenech Rodriquez
Committee
Melanie Domenech Rodriquez
Committee
Dr. Galliher
Committee
Dr. Gimpel
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate observed parenting practices among first-generation Spanish-speaking Latinos living in Utah. Participants included 50 families with a child between the ages of 4 and 9. Parents and their child engaged in a behavioral observational task that was coded for parenting dimensions and styles to determine if they predict child outcomes among Latino families. Parents completed the Child Behavior Checklist to assess for behavioral problems. Observations were coded using the Parenting Scale, developed specifically for this study. In general, parents received high ratings on warmth and demandingness, and lower ratings on autonomy granting. Parenting dimensions significantly predicted internalizing problems. Findings also suggested that autonomy granting exerted an influence on total behavioral problems. The application of parenting style categories to Latino parents was not useful. Implications for prevention and intervention methods for Latino families were discussed as well as directions for future research .
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Recommended Citation
Donovick, Melissa Renee, "Predicting Child Outcomes from Parenting Styles of Spanish-Speaking Families" (2006). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 6243.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/6243
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