Variation in Parenting Style in a Captive Group of Western Lowlands Gorillas

Authors

Ana E. Fernandez, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

8-2011

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

Dr. Valerie James-Aldridge

Second Advisor

Dr. Amy Weimer

Third Advisor

Dr. Edna Alfaro

Abstract

Parenting styles were examined in a group of western lowland gorillas to determine the relationship between parenting style and multiple births with a single individual. Another interest in this study was on varying ways that motherhood can be approached, with partial attention to the relationship between parenting style and social rank. Observational data was collected by means of focal animal sampling and used to analyze contact behaviors in mother-infant relationship. Results indicated that parenting style stayed consistent within the same mother, but different between mothers.

Comments

Copyright 2011 Ana E. Fernandez. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American