• 113-01 Family Ethnic Socialization and Ethnic Identity: A Parent-Driven Process?
  Presented by: Adriana Umana-Taylor, Kimberly Updegraff, Katharine Zeiders
• 113-02 Parenting Predictors of Gains in Effortful Control in Toddlers
  Presented by: Robert Larzelere, Sada Knowles
• 113-03 Gender Differences in Filipino Parental Involvement
  Presented by: Sampson Blair
• 113-04 Dinner with Dad: Family Routines, Parenting Stress, and Child Outcomes
  Presented by: Yesel Yoon, Katherine Newkirk, Maureen Perry-Jenkins

Abstracts

Family Ethnic Socialization and Ethnic Identity: A Parent-Driven Process?

Presented by: Adriana Umana-Taylor, Kimberly Updegraff, Katharine Zeiders

The current study examined the longitudinal associations between family ethnic socialization and youth ethnic identity to determine whether the process was parent-driven (i.e., family ethnic socialization informs youth ethnic identity), youth-driven (i.e., adolescents' ethnic identity informs parents' ethnic socialization efforts), or bidirectional. Among a sample of 492 Mexican-origin youth, findings indicated that family ethnic socialization significantly predicted ethnic identity exploration and ethnic identity resolution two years later. Ethnic identity exploration and resolution did not predict future family ethnic socialization efforts. The association between family ethnic socialization and ethnic identity appears to be parent-driven, rather than youth-driven or bidirectional.

Parenting Predictors of Gains in Effortful Control in Toddlers

Presented by: Robert Larzelere, Sada Knowles

The current study examines the effects of maternal parenting practices on subsequent gains in effortful control in 18-to-30-month-olds.  To improve the strength of the causal evidence, the analyses were replicated for both residualized and simple gain scores in effortful control over 16 months as measured by the Early Child Behavior Questionnaire (ECBQ). Parenting practices were based on subscales of the Parenting Styles and Dimensions Questionnaire (PSDQ) and the Nurturing and Discipline Practices Questionnaire (NDPQ).  Hierarchical regression analyses found that verbal hostility, parental warmth, verbal punishment, and physical punishment were replicated as significant predictors of subsequent changes in effortful control.

Gender Differences in Filipino Parental Involvement

Presented by: Sampson Blair

 Using a sample of parents from the Philippines, this study examines the nature of parental involvement, how it varies by the sex of children, and how it affects the school success of Filipino elementary students.  Overall, Filipino parents are shown to be very active in their children's school activities, yet considerably more parental involvement is provided to daughters, as compared to sons.  The influence upon children's performance in school is shown to vary, depending upon the type of parental involvement.  The gendered nature of these effects are discussed within a cultural capital paradigm.

Dinner with Dad: Family Routines, Parenting Stress, and Child Outcomes

Presented by: Yesel Yoon, Katherine Newkirk, Maureen Perry-Jenkins

Research indicates that supportive family mechanisms such as family rituals and routines are linked to better child outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which family routines serve a protective role for families experiencing high levels of stress. Using data from a longitudinal studyof working-class, dual-earner couples, we investigated several hypotheses regarding the relation between parental stress, family routines, and teachers’ reports of child psychosocial outcomes. Results highlighted gender differences in child outcomes of parental stress and family routines.