This is an image/diagram that compares and contrasts fixed mindset with the growth mindset or the view of incremental intelligence which results in higher levels of acheivement.
Abstract “Tiger” parenting, a term coined by Amy Chua in her popular memoir Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother , is characterized as authoritarian, meaning that it is defined by having high levels of obedience and low levels of parental warmth. Renowned by some as the explanation for the high representation of Asian Americans in top universities, tiger parenting places great emphasis on securing financial independence and the outward trappings of success. However, according to self-determination theory, there are three universal psychological needs that underlie human internal motivation and achievement that are not instilled by tiger parents: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Tiger parenting can greatly affect a college student’s motivation as tiger parenting gives little opportunities for the child to think freely and make his or her own choices, uses severe punishment that impacts childrens’ self esteem, and reduces childrens’ sense of family obligation as shown in case stud...
Points of my Argument: Counter argument: Financial independence is too shallow of a definition of success. If we use that perspective, tiger parenting works because of a lot of Asian Americans are financially independent and outwardly successful, but at a major cost. Asian American students feel like they do not belong, lack connection to their family members, suffer from mental health issues, and struggle with trying to develop their sense of self. Argument: Self-determination theory is a better way to define success because it encompasses more than just financial independence. The following factors lead an individual to adjust better to adulthood overall. Autonomy: Asian American college students often have a low sense of autonomy since they do not feel like their actions are their own. In conjunction with "shaming", Asian Americans appear more disciplined but are less likely to explore their desires as an individual, leading to picking certain majors based off of ...
What is your current version of your research question? How does "tiger parenting" affect the life of a college student? Resources: Raleigh, Elizabeth & Kao, Grace. (2010). Do Immigrant Minority Parents Have More Consistent College Aspirations For Their Children?. Social Science Quarterly. 91. 1083-1102. 10.1111/j.1540-6237.2010.00750.x. Explains that immigrant parents are more idealistic and positive about their children's futures and encourage them to go to college throughout their childhoods. Shin, M. & Wong, Y Joel. (2013). Beyond the Tiger Mom: Asian American parenting and parent-child relationships. Parenting: Challenges, Practices and Cultural Influences. 103-122. Explains how Asian American college students are more likely to have conflicts with their parents regarding careers, identities, & education choices which can lead to cognitive inflexibility and to more substance use than the average college students Ghosh A, Fouad NA, ...
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