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

Clark, Margaret S.; Jordan, Sarah D.

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Publication Date: 2002

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

Clark, Margaret S.; Jordan, Sarah D.

New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, n95 p3-25 Spr 2002

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)

Descriptors: Child Development, Informal Organization, Interpersonal Relationship, Justice, Models, Norms, Parent Child Relationship, Peer Relationship, Research Needs, Social Development, Social Exchange Theory, Social Theories, Socialization

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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