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Dimensions Of Parent-Child Affinity In The Nation Of Thailand, Kristine R. Thorson
Dimensions Of Parent-Child Affinity In The Nation Of Thailand, Kristine R. Thorson
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
In this study, 96 children from Thailand were interviewed using the 30-item Parent-Affinity Perception Scale. Children from four age groups (preschool, first graders, third graders, and sixth graders) were asked to choose either "Mother" or " Father" as a response for this questionnaire.
Children's perceptions of affinity in relationship with their parents and their parental preference were studied. The children were to select which parent they would prefer in three categories: (1) as a companion in activities that were physical or social, (2) who they would go to for help in personal or moral needs, and (3) for various activity …