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Publication Date: 2021
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The Caregiving Practices of Nomadic Yuruk Turkmen Families for Their Children in Terms of Developmental Well-Being: An Ecocultural Perspective
Early Child Development and Care, v191 n9 p1376-1391 2021
This study was conducted in order to investigate the caregiving practices of nomadic Yuruk Turkmen (NYT) families for their children for developmental well-being in view of ecocultural theory perspective. The ethnography method was used in order to investigate the caregiving practices of NYT families in physical and social environment in detail. The sample consists of four NYT children and their family members who take part and responsibility in caregiving practices. As data collection tools observation, interview, ethnographic photographs, and the researcher's diary were used. The findings indicate that the practices of sheltering, nutrition, sleeping, cleanliness, and health are shaped by factors such as nomadic life style, physical and social environment and livelihood sources. Children participate in production activities from an early age. They also take some responsibilities in the care of their siblings. Within environmental possibilities, care givers possess false caregiving practices although they carry out practical and effective ones.
Descriptors: Migrants, Ethnic Groups, Well Being, Child Development, Child Caregivers, Responsibility, Family Relationship, Caregiver Role, Life Style, Nutrition, Sleep, Hygiene, Physical Environment, Social Environment, Preschool Children, Foreign Countries
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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