Examine the importance of peers from a cross-cultural perspective. In what kind of cultures are peers most vital? In what kind of cultures might the strength of the peer group be less influential?

What will be an ideal response?


Peers are considered to be most vital in cultures that do not have a strong
patriarchal authority, such as in North America, East Asia, and the street children in
Latin America. The peer group is less influential in patriarchal cultures with large
extended families such as those in South Asia and Arab countries.

Psychology

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