| Title: |
Caregiver Perspectives of Risk and Protective Factors Influencing Early Childhood Development in Low-Income, Urban Settings: A Social Ecological Perspective |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Draper, Catherine E. (ORCID 0000-0002-2885-437X); Cook, Caylee J.; Howard, Steven J.; Makaula, Hleliwe; Merkley, Rebecca; Mshudulu, Mbulelo; Tshetu, Nosibusiso; Scerif, Gaia |
| Source: |
Infant and Child Development. May-Jun 2023 32(3). |
| Availability: |
Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
22 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education |
| Descriptors: |
Foreign Countries; Parent Attitudes; Caregiver Attitudes; Preschool Children; Child Development; Influences; Low Income Groups; Urban Areas; Caregiver Role; Parent Role; Interpersonal Relationship; Mental Health; Resources; Preschool Education; Violence; Crime; Social Support Groups; Community Programs |
| Geographic Terms: |
South Africa |
| DOI: |
10.1002/icd.2417 |
| ISSN: |
1522-7227; 1522-7219 |
| Abstract: |
This qualitative study explored caregivers' perceptions of factors influencing early childhood development in low-income, urban South African settings, from a social ecological perspective. Individual interviews were conducted with 15 caregivers of 3-5-year-old children; a reflexive thematic analysis approach was adopted. In the family and home context, caregivers spoke about their role in developing, nurturing, providing, protecting and disciplining their children. Risks included low socioeconomic status, dysfunctional relationships and caregiver mental health; resources related to early learning and social support. In the preschool/school context, caregivers discussed the value of early learning, and priorities for selecting early childhood care and education settings. Community risks included violence and crime; resources mentioned were social support, community programmes and infrastructure. The social ecological model provides a holistic and contextually relevant perspective for understanding multiple factors (risks and protective factors) influencing early childhood development in low-income South African settings. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1379483 |
| Database: |
ERIC |