Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Alyson Aladro"
- Alyson Aladro's research primarily focuses on the interplay between culture and the development of agency in children, particularly how cultural narratives influence perceptions of social expectations and autonomy.
- In her 2019 study, Aladro conducted a content analysis of American and Indian storybooks to investigate the depiction of social expectations and their emotional consequences on characters, revealing notable cultural differences.
- The findings suggest that American storybooks are more likely to show characters experiencing negative emotions when subjected to social expectations, supporting the theory that cultural narratives shape children's internalization of social norms and their understanding of autonomy.
