Oden and Rochat (2004): Enculturation and Observational Learning
Aim
to investigate the role of observational learning on the development of cultural forms of non-Western cultured children
Method
Longitudinal study of 28 children in a single Samoan village
Procedures
Results
Throughout observation, Researchers found that many children's skills had ben acquired through observational learning
Multiple-choice test showed that most children had a basic understanding of the concepts and rituals of their society, despite not having been explicitly taught these
Conclusion
Observational learning plays a significant role in enculturation
It is possible for children to learn their values, norms, and behaviors o their culture simply by observation and imitation