The goal of this article is to theoretically extend the perspective on the conceptualization of parenting styles (Baumrind, 1971; Maccoby & Martin, 1983) to, first, employ a reciprocal perspective on parent–child relationship dynamics and, second, explore potential antecedents of parenting styles. After presenting the parenting styles typology and the associations between parenting styles and child outcomes, I use constructivism and relational framing theory to illustrate how interpersonal communication theoretical perspectives can contribute to the parenting styles literature. Finally, I call for further integration of interpersonal communication theories and parenting styles.

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育儿作为沟通过程：人际交往理论与养育方式概念化的融合

本文的目的是从理论上扩展对父母教养方式的概念化的观点（Baumrind，1971； Maccoby＆Martin，1983），首先，对父母与子女的关系动力学采用互惠的观点，其次，探索潜在的前因育儿风格。在介绍了父母教养方式的类型学以及父母教养方式和儿童结局之间的联系之后，我使用建构主义和关系框架理论来说明人际交往理论观点如何对父母教养方式的文学做出贡献。最后，我呼吁进一步整合人际交往理论和养育方式。