PATTERNS IN CHILDREN RAISED BY SINGLE PARENTS: A TEACHER VIEW
PATTERNS IN CHILDREN RAISED BY SINGLE PARENTS: A TEACHER VIEW
Author(s): Alina CostinSubject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Sociology, Behaviorism, Family and social welfare, Sociology of Education
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: single parenthood; students; partnership with the family;
Summary/Abstract: Introduction: According to European statistics, the number of single-parent families has grown alarmingly. Raising a child alone is not necessarily devastating, but it is not comfortable either (Safta, 2018), numerous studies suggesting emotional, academic, behavioral effects on the child. Objective: This study examines teachers' observations regarding the behavioral characteristics of children growing up with a single parent (CSP). Method: 48 secondary school teachers, V-VIII class leaders participated in group discussions to explore aspects of the child's/student's life in the school setting. Qualitative thematic analysis was implemented using a grounded theory framework to identify areas of CSP life that may be affected. Results: Specific aspects of CSP were identified in the following learning, c) partnership with the family, d) early maturation e) exposure of the child to family conflicts
Journal: Educația Plus
- Issue Year: 32/2023
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 92 - 102
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English
