Parents’ Beliefs about Their Influence on Children’s Scientific and Religious Views: Perspectives from Iran, China and the United States

Abstract Parents in Iran, China and the United States were asked 1) about their potential influence on children’s religious scientific views 2) to consider a situation which children expressed dissent. Iranian US parents endorsed beliefs two domains. By contrast, Chinese claimed more domain of science than religion. Most spoke influencing via Parent-only mechanisms each (e.g., discussion, teaching), although did spontaneously note Multiple sources for transmission church, other influential adults). proposed similar stance towards dissenting views. likely express Supportive approaches Directive approach by comparison. The present research informs our understanding cultural