Abstract
This study sought to address the need for systematic, quantitative cross-cultural comparisons to extend our knowledge of the interplay between cultural backgrounds and human behaviors. Specifically, in this study, we compared young adult Danish, Icelandic, Polish, and American grandchildren’s reports of received affection from their grandparents. The participants (N = 606) completed the Grandchildren’s Received Affection Scale. Results of a multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) revealed significant cultural differences in grandchildren’s reports of received affection from their grandparents. Thus, this study extends our understanding of how communicative behaviors differ across cultures; it is also indicative of practical, methodological, and empirical implications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 127-140 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Intergenerational Relationships |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 May 2019 |
Keywords
- UT-Hybrid-D
- United States
- Denmark
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Iceland
- Poland
- Affectionate communication