Researcher of the Week: Chinhui Lin

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:03:45 -0400

Chinhui Lin, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

" Association between Parenting Goals and Parenting Practices among Chinese Immigrants”

Culture plays a significant role in shaping parental values regarding desirable and undesirable long-term socialization goals and child behaviors, as well as optimal parenting practices. However, there is limited research on Chinese American parents’ long-term parenting goals for their children’s development and their parenting practices. Thus, the present study aims to examine: (1) the major themes and the content of the long-term parenting goals for their preschool children reported by immigrant Chinese mothers, (2) mothers’ endorsement of Chinese indigenous parenting practices, (3) and the associations between the parenting goals and parenting practices of these mothers. Seventy immigrant Chinese mothers will be interviewed regarding their long-term socialization goals and asked to complete questionnaires about their parenting practices. The findings from this study will enhance our understanding of how these mothers achieve their long-term socialization goals for their children in the U.S. and contribute to our promotion of the successful development of these families.

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