A Cross-Cultural Exploration of Parental Involvement and Child-Rearing Beliefs in Asian Cultures
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| Title: | A Cross-Cultural Exploration of Parental Involvement and Child-Rearing Beliefs in Asian Cultures |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Frewen, A. R., Chew, E., Carter, M., Chunn, J., Jotanovic, D. |
| Source: | Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development. 2015 35(1):36-49. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Kindergarten Primary Education Early Childhood Education |
| Descriptors: | Cross Cultural Studies, Child Rearing, Academic Achievement, Low Income, Parent Attitudes, Bilingualism, Foreign Countries, Kindergarten, Online Surveys, Asians, Ethnicity, Parent Participation, Creativity, Parent Background, Skill Development, Parent Child Relationship, Gender Differences, Income, Measures (Individuals), Family Characteristics, Asian Culture, Statistical Analysis, Educational Attainment |
| Geographic Terms: | Singapore |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09575146.2014.956294 |
| ISSN: | 0957-5146 |
| Abstract: | Parental involvement (PI) and child-rearing beliefs were examined amongst parents whose children attended state-run kindergartens across Singapore. A total of 244 parents completed an online survey consisting of a Child-Rearing Beliefs Scale, a PI Scale, and demographic details. Results indicated respondents were generally low-income earners with high rates of bilingualism. Two-thirds of parents had enrolled their kindergarten children in extra classes, with half of parents indicating that academic achievement was their highest priority. Ethnic differences were noted, with Chinese parents showing less involvement at home and school and less emphasis on the development of creative and practical skills and conforming behaviors than parents from other Asian backgrounds. This effect was independent from the effects of gender, parental education, and income. These results confirm the importance parents place on academic achievement in Singapore, but also, along with, extend prior research to suggest that inter Asian differences exist. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 53 |
| Entry Date: | 2015 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1050672 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Parental involvement (PI) and child-rearing beliefs were examined amongst parents whose children attended state-run kindergartens across Singapore. A total of 244 parents completed an online survey consisting of a Child-Rearing Beliefs Scale, a PI Scale, and demographic details. Results indicated respondents were generally low-income earners with high rates of bilingualism. Two-thirds of parents had enrolled their kindergarten children in extra classes, with half of parents indicating that academic achievement was their highest priority. Ethnic differences were noted, with Chinese parents showing less involvement at home and school and less emphasis on the development of creative and practical skills and conforming behaviors than parents from other Asian backgrounds. This effect was independent from the effects of gender, parental education, and income. These results confirm the importance parents place on academic achievement in Singapore, but also, along with, extend prior research to suggest that inter Asian differences exist. |
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| ISSN: | 0957-5146 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09575146.2014.956294 |
