A Cross-Cultural View of Adults’ Perceptions of Children’s Rights
Document Type
Article - Merrimack Access Only
Publication Title
Social Justice Research
Publication Date
12-2008
Abstract/ Summary
This study examined how the need for autonomy may be coexisting with current cultural norms. A total of 264 U.S., 76 Swiss, and 51 British adults completed two perceptions of children's rights surveys. The results showed that Swiss and British participants were significantly more likely to advocate for autonomy or self-determination rights than same-aged U.S. adults. British participants were also more likely to advocate for children's self-determination rights than U.S. and Swiss participants, whereas Swiss adults were more likely to grant children nurturance rights than British and US adults. Generally, parents were less likely to advocate for autonomy than non-parents. The results are discussed in terms of individualism--collectivism, self-determination theories, and parentalism.
Repository Citation
Cherney, I. D.,
Greteman, A. J.,
&
Travers, B. G.
(2008). A Cross-Cultural View of Adults’ Perceptions of Children’s Rights. Social Justice Research, 21, 432-456.
Available at: https://scholarworks.merrimack.edu/soe_facpub/60
