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