Dimensions of Cultural Frameworks for Socialization in caregiving Settings

Independence Oriented

Interdependence Oriented

Values

Activities

Communication

Values

Activities

Communication

Emphasis on Individual achievement

Group Cohesiveness is valued

Object Focused Activities are Emphasized

People focused activities are emphasized

Communication of feelings is restricted

Communication of feelings is openly expressive

Children are permitted to question authority/rules

Encouraged to talk about feelings

competition

seek toys that encourage individual
achievement/mastery

Self-help

stiimulated with toys and things

babies are put on mats to play with things

not permitted to question authority/rules

values harmony over their own feelings

encourage mutual help

seek toys that encourage taking turns

helping others reinforced

children learn and are stimulated by interacting with others

babies are held most of the time