| Structure: Largely joint families |
Structure: Largely nuclear families |
| Parents focused on being providers and was not approached consciously |
Parents are keen on consciously parenting their children |
| Mothers were generally the go-to person for advice |
Bonds between adolescents and parents paved the way for both parents to become confidants |
| Fathers enforced discipline within the household including corporal methods |
Both parents shared decisions related to parenting adolescents including disciplining methods and non-corporal methods of disciplining such as using verbal commands and taking away privileges were practiced. |
| Lower acceptance and limited communication between parent-adolescent dyad |
Communication between the adolescent and parents was higher in comparison |
| Academic achievement was emphasized on |
Academic achievement was emphasized on |
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Adolescent experiences in G1
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Adolescent experiences in G2
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| Male adolescents experienced higher autonomy |
Male and female adolescents in urban areas both enjoyed autonomy, however, concerns for female adolescents in terms of safety were voiced |
| Restrictions were higher towards female adolescents |
Female adolescents experienced higher autonomy comparatively |
| Activities for male adolescents included indoor and outdoor activities |
Activities for male and female adolescents included both indoor and outdoor activities among urban participants |
| Activities for female adolescents were largely indoors |
Female adolescents were encouraged to get involved in activities that they enjoyed to a higher degree than in G1 |
