Novel measures of family orientation and childhood self-regulation: A genetically informed twin study.

ABSTRACT: There is a dearth of research examining the relation between culture and childhood self-regulation in family psychology. Family orientation refers to the emphasis on providing support, respect, and obligation to the family system, and it is important for children's functioning, yet existing literature on related constructs often relies on parent-reported measures. Additionally, twin research has neglected the role of culture in the genetic and environmental contributions to children's self-regulation. Using observational and self-reported data from children, parents, and teachers, this study (a) proposed novel coding schemes and factor analytic approaches to capture family orientation, (b) examined associations between family orientation and self-regulation, and (c) tested whether family o

SUBMITTER: Rea-Sandin G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10524749 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature