TY - JOUR
T1 - The Role of Parental Socialization Types on Differential Family Communication Patterns Regarding Consumption
AU - Carlson, Les
AU - Grossbart, Sanford
AU - Stuenkel, J. Kathleen
PY - 1992
Y1 - 1992
N2 - This research provides a theoretical basis for explaining differences among mothers regarding how they communicate consumer skills and knowledge to their children. Socialization theory based on similarities in general parenting tendencies was used to group mothers. These groups provided a rationale for expecting consumer socialization communication differences. Findings suggest that more general socialization types exhibit differences on specific communication dimensions. Specifically, mothers who are restrictive and warm in relationships with children are also more likely to use communication messages that promote monitoring and control of children's consumption activities. Mothers who generally respect and solicit children's opinions also tend to utilize messages that foster the development of consumption decision-making abilities in children.
AB - This research provides a theoretical basis for explaining differences among mothers regarding how they communicate consumer skills and knowledge to their children. Socialization theory based on similarities in general parenting tendencies was used to group mothers. These groups provided a rationale for expecting consumer socialization communication differences. Findings suggest that more general socialization types exhibit differences on specific communication dimensions. Specifically, mothers who are restrictive and warm in relationships with children are also more likely to use communication messages that promote monitoring and control of children's consumption activities. Mothers who generally respect and solicit children's opinions also tend to utilize messages that foster the development of consumption decision-making abilities in children.
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U2 - 10.1016/S1057-7408(08)80044-7
DO - 10.1016/S1057-7408(08)80044-7
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0000578544
VL - 1
SP - 31
EP - 52
JO - Journal of Consumer Psychology
JF - Journal of Consumer Psychology
SN - 1057-7408
IS - 1
ER -