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Links to several wonderful articles on this topic: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/culture-language/article/cultural-perspectives-caregiving-applying-relationship-based-practices
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Caregiving Styles expansion and research: Fascinating article that takes the caregiving styles we discussed, the recent research and meta-analysis across cultures, and even discusses the weaknesses of the model. I was interested in the quote: https://parentingscience.com/parenting-styles/ “But there is notable consistency when it comes to comparing authoritative parenting to authoritarian parenting. Across cultures, authoritative parenting is consistently linked with better child outcomes.
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In a recent, international meta-analysis of 428 published studies, researchers found that authoritative parenting is associated with at least one positive outcome in every region of the world. By contrast, authoritarian parenting is associated with at least one negative child outcome (Pinquart and Kauser 2018).”
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Article I referred to: “Independence or Interdependence” - https://www.childcareexchange.com/library/5011761.pdf
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Book referenced: Winning Ways: Partnering with Families by Gigi Schweikert
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How to Resolve Cultural Conflict: Overcoming Cultural Barriers at the Negotiation Table Avoid cultural conflict by avoiding stereotypes when negotiating across cultures https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/conflict-resolution/a-cross-cultural-negotiation-example-how-to-overcome-cultural-barriers/
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