The Effects of Kenyan Child-Raising Practices on Adult Life
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15347066 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Emmy M Gichinga (Nairobi International School of Theology, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2007 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Pages | 79-83 |
| Publication date | 2007-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psychology in Africa (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1433-0237 • E-ISSN: 1815-5626 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14330237.2007.10820148 |
| OpenAlex | W2298666383 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 8 |
The study investigated the effects on adult behavior of child-raising practices in Nairobi, Kenya. The research sample consisted of 11 adult men and women from polygamous (five), monogamous (five) and single parent (one) backgrounds. Additionally, the sample included adult participants from 9 social situations and, 42 clinical interviews from a counseling center and also from participant observation. Child-rearing practices significantly impacted personal qualities in Kenyan adults. The positive effects were: respect, diligence, determination, resilience, perseverance and tolerance in relationships. Among the negative effects were: perfectionism, poor self-image, underlying anger, fear and mistrust
Anger · Anxiety · Developmental psychology · Kenya · Psychiatry · Psychological resilience · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Clinical Psychology · Marriage and Sexual Relationships · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,27 |
| Citation span | 2015 - 2025 (11) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |