Diana Baumrind

Definition

Diana Baumrind was a developmental psychologist known for her research on parenting styles and their impact on children.

Related terms

Authoritative Parenting Style:

One of Baumrind's parenting styles characterized by high expectations of children but also high responsiveness and communication.

Permissive Parenting Style: Another style identified by Baumrind where parents are very responsive but have low demands or expectations from their children.

Authoritarian Parenting Style: A style defined by Baumrind where parents have high expectations and demands but are not responsive or communicative with their children.