The caregiving practices of nomadic Yuruk Turkmen families for their children in terms of developmental well-being: an ecocultural perspective
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Kale, M., & Aslan, D. (2020). 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,Özet
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.
