Research Methods (Research Design/ If mothers have full-time employment outside the home, does it have a negative effect on the characters of their children?)
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Literature Review; 2
Potential Research Question; 5
Potential Data Sources; 6
Hypothesis; 6
Variables (Independent Variables & Dependent Variables); 7
Works Cited 9
Literature Review;
The importance of child care and development cannot be underestimated because of social, economic and cultural modifications that impact on the personal development of the children (Belsky J. e., 2007). The role of parents in the personality development of a child is that of a water to a plant. Researches make it clear with findings that a parent's involvement is a key feature for successful accomplishments a child in his academic life and behavioural attitude as well. Pertaining to the fact that the impact on child development is under massive strain due to a shift in culture regarding the occupational engagement of parents (Vandell, 2010). The fact that the demands of the contemporary era compel both the parents of a child to supplement the earnings for livelihood (Network., 2005). The evidence of the trend can be extracted with the observation that the employment rate in a country, as developed as Ireland had an increase from fifty percent to sixty five percent (Loeb, 2007). The reason behind the illustration of a distant country is the fact that Ireland offers comparatively a higher employment options to the residents that make it easier for the parents to grasp an occupation (Network , 2003). Thus, any ambiguity of information regarding the reckoning of working parents on the grounds of hindrances for acquiring a job is ruled over with this feature of easy access to job opportunities. However, the effect of the element of occupational engagement of both the parent or a single parent at one time needs due concern for investigation as it is the single most powerful influence factor of child development. The other important features which are highly challenging for child care and development are also evident culture, such as multicultural environment and diversity of social setups. However, the readings of The all Nation Economic and Social Forum illustrated that despite of beholding all the features of a developed and healthy economy, the social setup of the country requires immediate attention to cure the limited childcare resulted from extended engagement of one or both parents in occupational areas. The evidence provided supports the concern, with the establishment of the truth that engagement in the occupational field has been raised from thirty five percent to forty nine percent within the period between the year 1990 to 2004, . The enhanced employment percentage of the population means expanded employment engagement of parents and eventually intense impact on child care development. On the other hand, the growing requirements of child care place in the country have also been noticed by The center for early childhood development and Education. The purpose of this study is to investigate the ground of this trend in the contemporary era and to evaluate the core reasons for the shift.
In this reference, parents engaged in various types of employment will be evaluated to study the impact cast on child care activities / standard in respect to the employment level of the parent. The various types of employment considered under the evaluation are illustrated below;
- Not employed outside the home.
- Part time employed outside the home
- Full Time employed outside the home.
The offered study aims to derive authentic conclusions with the support of authentic findings extracted from exploratory and descriptive research. The goals of the research are to measure the impact of occupational engagements of parents over the personal development of children. In order to extract the information, mixed approach has been utilised to gain insight over the subject. Hence, contemporary issues with earlier conducted research will be analysed for authentic analysis.
The purpose of this research is to study the impact of occupational engagements of the parents over the personal development of children with the exploration of the importance of parent's direct engagement on the child care (Belsky J. , 2001). The associated features of evaluating the significance and impact of a parent's employment over the spectrum of child care are also the targeted domains of exploration (Network, 2003). The subject of child development in reference to occupational engagement of parent possess a wide horizon of elements that contribute to the ultimate impact. However, the scope of the study is cautiously determined and segmented into the illustrated points.
The objectives of the presented research are illustrated below;
- Evaluate the importance of parent's direct engagement on the child care.
- Examination of the significance of parent's occupational engagement on child care.
- Critical evaluation of the children's behaviour and academic performance in accordance with impact on child care spectrum
The study will serve the purpose by evaluating the impact of the parents eloquence with activities and time spent together. Meanwhile, in person observations will also be noted to supplement findings. An overview of parent's and children's personality may support a fair analysis of the quality of time spent together between the parent and child. The environmental factors in the study of a number of people at home, mother & father relationship, family issues, etc. will also be investigated within ethical boundaries to add information for accurate readings (Network, 2003). Other than the direct information from parents with survey reading, a parallel inquisition with child care development centers will be utilised to get information on disciplinary behaviour and social conduct of the children. Again the ethical considerations will be a prime concern to be adhered.
Potential Research Question;
The proposed research question for the study are illustrated below;
Does the parent's occupational engagement necessarily influence child care?
Impact of parent's occupation on culture of learning?
Impact of parent's occupation on skill development and confidence of a child.
Potential Data Sources;
The research methodology aims to utilise a mixed approach with the support of primary and secondary sources for considerations. Primary resources include the findings of a survey with the parents of an early child development center. The child's attributes and complaints will be noted with observation along with a close ended questionnaire that will be filled up in person by the target populace. The ethical considerations will be duly addressed to serve the research objective decently.
The Books and scholarly journal are to be reviewed for refinement of analysis. Some of the scholarly readings are mentioned below;
Hypothesis;
The presented hypothesis aims to investigate over the social conditions in a family setup, with a focus on the occupational engagement of parents and its subsequent impact on child care and development. The study will investigate over the aspect of parent's occupational engagement and its impact on child care. In this spectrum, the possible variation of social settings will also be evaluated. These include the exploitation of family setup, personal attributes and cultural aspects to explore other possible impacts of parent's occupational engagement on personal care and skill development of the child.The potential hypothesis are illustrated below;
- Occupational engagement of both parent's compromise over child care quality.
- Single parents need additional support for child care and development.
The set of independent and dependent variables will determine the conclusions to sum up the findings of research. It includes, the variables of types of employment that includes status of parents (one or both) not employed outside the home, status of parents (one or both) employed part time outside the home, status of parents (one or both) employed for full time outside the home, numbers of children in a home, ages of children, numbers of other family members at home, family culture, economic condition and the child habits and conducts. (Love, 2003).
Variables (Independent Variables & Dependent Variables);
The range of independent variables and dependant variables can be secluded and identified for a clear view of the subject analysis. In order to execute the investigation on the research question, the independent variables comprise of Full time employed parents outside home and the relevant impact of child care development activities. The conceptual and operational definition of each variable is illustrated below for clarification.
- Dependent Variable (Full time employed parents outside the home); The employment status options an individual possesses to earn money of the head of a family setup, who brings up the child / children to whom she / he have given birth (Loeb, 2007).
- Independent Variable (Child care and Development); The care and upbringing of an individual / set of individuals in a family under the age of puberty or the legal age of adulthood. In this particular investigation, children care described the up bringing of the number of young ones borne by the mother living with her in the same home / family set up (Loeb, 2004).
Definitions of other factors;
- Not employed outside the home; It refers to the state in which the mother stays at home. Working from home or not is not the concern, as the research question aims to investigate the impact of mother's availability at home over the child care and development activities (Network, 2006).
- Part time employed outside the home; It refers to mother's engagement outside the home for employment purpose f half of the span of full day employment in terms of division of hours in a day or division of days from within the whole week (Network., 2006).
- Full Time employed outside the home; It refers to the mother's engagement for earning outside the home in way full time equals to 35 hours of work in a week or more (Network.,2006).
References
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