title: A Latent Profile Analysis of Latino Parenting: The Infusion of Cultural Values on Family Conflict.
abstract: The purpose of the present study was to (a) examine how acculturation and social support inform Latinos' parenting behaviors, controlling for gender and education; (b) describe parenting styles among Latino immigrants while accounting for cultural elements; and (c) test how these parenting styles are associated with family conflict. A 3 step latent profile analysis with the sample (N= 489) revealed best fit with a 4 profile model (n= 410) of parenting: family parenting (n= 268, 65%), child-centered parenting (n= 68, 17%), moderate parenting (n= 60, 15%), and disciplinarian parenting (n= 14, 3%). Parents' gender, acculturation, and social support significantly predicted profile membership. Disciplinarian and moderate parenting were associated with more family conflict. Recommendations include integrating culturally based parenting practices as a critical element to family interventions to minimize conflict and promote positive youth development.
authors.affiliation: Arizona State University.
authors.forename: Cecilia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ayón
authors.affiliation: Arizona State University.
authors.forename: Lela Rankin
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.affiliation: Arizona State University.
authors.forename: Flavio F
authors.initials: FF
authors.lastname: Marsiglia
authors.affiliation: Arizona State University.
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ayers
authors.affiliation: Arizona State University.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kiehne