International Journal of Behavioral Development
Volume 32, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 56-65

Socialization goals among first- and second-generation migrant Turkish and German mothers (Article)

Citlak B.* , Leyendecker B. , Schölmerich A. , Driessen R. , Harwood R.L.
  • a Ruhr-University Bochum, Psychology Department, GAFO 04/612, D-44780 Bochum, Germany, Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany
  • b Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany
  • c Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany
  • d Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany
  • e Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany

Abstract

The current study examines generational differences in Turkish mothers' socialization goals following migration to Germany. A total of 78 working-class mothers from three different groups (Turkish first- and second-generation, and German non-migrant) participated. Each mother had a child between 18 and 36 months of age. Mothers were interviewed using the Socialization Goals Interview. The results indicate that compared to both groups of Turkish mothers, German mothers placed more emphasis on self-control as a socialization goal, and compared with the first-generation mothers only, were more concerned that their child develop characteristics associated with psychological independence and self-confidence. Among the Turkish mothers, more highly educated mothers placed less emphasis on the importance of respect towards others than did less educated mothers. © 2008 Sage Publications.

Author Keywords

Turkish and German mothers Migrant families in Germany Socialization goals Generational differences

Index Keywords

Germany educational status psychological aspect human sex difference controlled study Turkey (republic) socialization self esteem human relation working mother female Child Rearing cultural factor Article adult self control migration Child Development mother child relation health survey
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DOI: 10.1177/0165025407084052
ISSN: 01650254
Cited by: 40
Original Language: English