Perceptions of Play Among Mothers and Fathers from Low-Income Households in Türkiye

Kurt S. H., Özgün Ö.

JOURNAL OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES, cilt.33, sa.9, ss.1-15, 2024 (SSCI)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 33 Sayı: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s10826-024-02930-y
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, International Bibliography of Social Sciences, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, Criminal Justice Abstracts, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, Psycinfo, Public Affairs Index, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts, Violence & Abuse Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-15
  • Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

In this phenomenological study, we explored the play perceptions of parents with young children from low-income households in Türkiye. Data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews with 36 parents (18 mothers and 18 fathers), all of whom have children in their early childhood years. We transcribed the interviews and conducted a thematic analysis. The findings illuminate the diverse perceptions of children’s play among parents in low-income households, highlighting a shared recognition of play as a social activity and a source of joy, while also revealing differing views. Parents in the study generally value studying, health, and familial love and respect above play. Their control over children’s playtime is significantly influenced by concerns over academic performance and safety. Mothers are typically the primary participants in children’s play due to their increased presence at home, while fathers’ participation is significantly limited by work obligations and exhaustion.