Abstract
Summary This study includes both parents in an extension of previous research on parent-child interactions in relation to self-concept development. Fifth- and sixth-grade children (N = 172) were administered the Piers Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale and the Child's Report of Parental Behavior Inventory (shortened version). Girls rated (a) both parents higher on Inconsistent Discipline than did boys and (b) fathers higher on Lax Discipline than did boys. Both boys' and girls' self-concept scores were significantly correlated with mother dimensions, Acceptance of Individuation (+), Hostile Control (-), and Inconsistent Discipline (-), and with father dimensions, Control by Guilt (-) and Inconsistent Discipline (-). Girls' self-concept scores were significantly correlated with mothers' Intrusiveness (-), boys' with Acceptance of Individuation (+) and Hostile Control (-). Results for Inconsistent Discipline indicate the possible influence of parental controlling techniques on children's self-concept.
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