Early adolescents internalize perceptions of parenting practices to derive affiliative rewards. However, gendered socialization may alter both exposure to different parenting practices and the internalization process itself, leading to differences in experienced affiliative reward. To test this hypothesis, we collected self-reported data from 1132 early adolescents, who completed the Alabama Parenting Questionnaire and the Network of Relationships Inventory. Relative to girls, boys reported: (1) similar levels of positive parenting and involvement, (2) higher levels of poor monitoring, inconsistent discipline and corporal punishment, and (3) lower levels of affiliative reward derived from relationships with mothers, fathers and best friends. The pathways from parenting practices to affiliative reward were similarly strong across groups, except for corporal punishment, which impacted boys more strongly. The findings suggest that the internalization process is similar for boys and girls, but boys’ exposure to more negative parenting impacts their bonds by altering the inputs of this process.

Gabriela D. Roman

Anca Dobrean

Ionut S. Florean

The Journal of Early Adolescence

The Journal of Early Adolescence publishes articles that increase our understanding of individuals, 10 through 14 years of age, in the life span. The journal is designed to present major theoretical papers, state-of-the-art papers, and current research, as well as reviews of important professional books and early adolescent films and literature. A complete Policy Statement and information about submissions are available from the Editor.

The Journal of Early Adolescence aims to publish articles that enhance our understanding of individuals aged 10 to 14 years in the life span. The journal features significant theoretical papers, cutting-edge research, and current studies, as well as reviews of important professional books and early adolescent films and literature. A complete policy statement and submission information are available from the editor.

《Journal of Early Adolescence》致力于发表关于10至14岁个体的研究文章，旨在增进我们对这一年龄段生命历程的理解。期刊内容包括重要的理论论文、前沿研究以及当前的研究成果，同时也会评审重要的专业书籍、早期青少年电影和文学作品。完整的政策声明和投稿信息可从编辑处获取。

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Translating Parenting Into Affiliative Reward in Early Adolescence: Sex Differences

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