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Adherence to Communal Norms: What It Means, When It Occurs, and Some Thoughts on How It Develops.

Authors :
Clark, Margaret S.
Jordan, Sarah D.
Source :
New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development. Spr 2002 (95):3-25.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Discusses how communal norms, which emerge gradually across childhood, are a product of social exchanges characteristic of relationships with family members and friends. Distinguishes between communal and exchange relationships. Reviews theoretical and empirical work on adults' use of communal norms and speculates on their developmental antecedents. (Author/KB)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1520-3247
Issue :
95
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ651006
Document Type :
Information Analyses<br />Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers