Children's perceptions of induction and power assertion in maternal socialization practices were examined in relationship to four facets of social concern or other centeredness. One hundred and sixty-four subjects participated from the fifth and eighth grades of a midwestern parochial school. Perceived induction was positively correlated with reported importance of other-centered values, mature understanding of the meaning of kindness, and peer ratings of kindness and consideration. Perceived power assertion correlated negatively with perceived induction, but independently it has questionable value in the prediction of other centeredness. Donations elicited under varying appeals were used as a behavioral measure of other centeredness. Donations were more generous when the appeal was consistent with perceived socialization style. Subjects with higher perceived induction were more generous under neutral and inductive appeal conditions but not under power-assertive appeals. Younger children gave more in the power appeal, while older children's donations increased with an inductive appeal. Implications for child rearing are discussed.

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