A comparison of parenting styles among newly immigrated mothers of different nationalities
| Autor: | Chen,Yueh-Ying, 陳月英 |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
| Druh dokumentu: | 學位論文 ; thesis |
| Popis: | 103 A comparison of parenting styles among newly immigrated mothers of different nationalities Adviser：Yang,Ying-Hsing Graduate student：Chen,Yueh-Ying Abstract This qualitative study investigated the parenting styles of newly immigrated mothers of different nationalities. Employing a purposive sampling method, the researcher conducted semistructured interviews with four newly immigrated mothers (from Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand) whose children were students at Chunqiu Elementary School, Miaoli County. Research instruments included an interview outline, a pilot study, and research journals. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis paradigm. Conclusions were drawn as follows: I. Family backgrounds of the newly immigrated mothers The four newly immigrated mothers were raised in poor working class families. The mother from Thailand was raised in a dysfunctional family, whereas the other three were reared in nondysfunctional families. They all immigrated to Taiwan through marriage agencies. II. Upbringing of newly immigrated mothers in their country of birth 1. Impression of traditional education and culture characteristics in their country of birth. In Indonesia, children were taught to be self-disciplined, polite, and respectful to elders. In Vietnam, children were taught to be filial and to study diligently at school. Children in Myanmar were taught to be obedient (to parents) and to refrain from engaging in misconducts. In Thailand, filial piety and obedience were upheld as virtues among children. 2. Influences of original families on their upbringing. None of the parents of these four mothers were actively involved in the school activities of the mothers when they were little or communicated with teachers. None of the parents were adept at expressing emotions before children, whereas all parents demanded their children to help with house chores. Rather than incentivizing the children by rewarding, they frequently resorted to corporal punishment or verbal scolding. The parents of the Indonesian mother paid much attention to her schoolwork, hiring private tutors, signing the teacher–parent contact book daily, encouraging expression of ideas, caring about her circle of friends, and arranging leisure activities. The parents of the Vietnamese mother encouraged expression of opinions and showed concern about her circle of friends. The parents of the Burmese mother guided her in her schoolwork and cared about her circle of friends. The parents of the Thai mother encouraged expression of ideas. III. Parenting styles of the newly immigrated mothers and patterns of child rearing rooted in original families 1. All four mothers exercise a liberal authoritative parenting style. 2. The four mothers are strongly influenced by their original families in many aspects, such as schooling, attitude toward children’s expression of ideas, circle of friends, lifestyle, rewards and punishments, and expectations on children. Conversely, the original families exert little influence on child rearing in aspects other that those aforementioned. IV. Challenges of parenthood faced by the mothers and their coping strategies All four mothers have difficulties assisting with their children’s schoolwork. The Indonesian and Burmese mothers contend with disobedience and rebellious behaviors, as well as inconsistent attitudes among family members toward parenting style. Their strategies include seeking assistance from third parties and enhancing their own knowledge. V. Comparison of maternal parenting styles among the mothers of different nationalities 1. The Vietnamese, Burmese, and Thai mothers require their children to continue to higher education, whereas the Indonesian mother does not. 2. The Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Thai mothers help with their children’s homework, whereas the Burmese mother does not because of her limited Chinese language skills. 3. The Indonesian and Vietnamese mothers actively participate school-organized family events, and the Burmese and Thai mothers could not participate in every such activities because of work. 4. Except for the Vietnamese mother, mothers of other nationalities organize family excursions on holidays. 5. The Indonesian and Thai mothers do not hesitate to express their love for children, whereas the Vietnamese and Burmese mothers at first were not accustomed to such a practice but eventually learned to express their love for their children. 6. Except for the Indonesian mother, the Vietnamese, Burmese, and Thai mothers are concerned about their children’s circle of friends. According to these results, we conclude with recommendations that can be referenced by government agencies, newly immigrated families, school teachers, and newly immigrated mothers. Keywords: nationalities, newly immigrated mother, parenting style |
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