Reinforcing Children's Effort: A Comparison of Immigrant, Native-Born Mexican American and Euro-American Mothers.

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Title: Reinforcing Children's Effort: A Comparison of Immigrant, Native-Born Mexican American and Euro-American Mothers.
Language: English
Authors: Chavez, John M., Buriel, Raymond
Source: Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences. Jun 1986 8(2):127-142.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 1986
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Acculturation, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Background, Immigrants, Indigenous Populations, Mexican Americans, Mexicans, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Reinforcement, Success, Whites
Geographic Terms: California
Abstract: Examines and compares the role of success, failure, and effort in reinforcement practices of 40 immigrant and 40 native-born Mexican American mothers to a baseline group of 27 middle-class Euro-American mothers. Discusses results in terms of selective immigration of Mexican mothers and acculturation to United States society. (NEC)
Entry Date: 1986
Accession Number: EJ339284
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Examines and compares the role of success, failure, and effort in reinforcement practices of 40 immigrant and 40 native-born Mexican American mothers to a baseline group of 27 middle-class Euro-American mothers. Discusses results in terms of selective immigration of Mexican mothers and acculturation to United States society. (NEC)