Africa Knowledge Hub for Children

Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex30 Jun 2024

How Does Childcare Stratification Relate to Child Well-Being?: An Exploratory Study Employing the Relational Well-Being Approach (RWB)

본 연구의 목적은 보육서비스의 계층화 양상을 파악하고, 아동 웰빙(well-being)과의 관련성을 살펴봄으로써 정책의 재구조화 방안을 모색하는 것이다. 지난 30여년 간 급격히 확대된 보육서비스가 과연 모든 아동에게 공평하게 혜택을 주고 있는지에 의문을 제기하며, 보육서비스의 계층화와 아동 웰빙 간 관계에 대한 연구의 필요성을 강조하였다. 이때 ‘관계적 웰빙 접근(RWB)’을 통해 아동 웰빙 개념의 확장 가능성을 탐색하였다. 이를 위해 OECD 20개국을 대상으로 보육서비스 수준과 접근가능성 및 경제적 부담이라는 지표를 활용하여 퍼지셋 이념형 분석을 실시하였다. 결과변수로는 아동 웰빙을 활용하였고, 이때 물질적, 주관적, 관계적 웰빙을 동시에 살펴보았다. 퍼지셋 이념형 분석 결과, ‘고수준 완전 평등형, 고수준 부분 불평등형(고부담형), 고수준 부분 불평등형(저접근형), 고수준 완전 불평등형, 저수준 부분 불평등형(고부담형), 저수준 부분 불평등형(저접근형), 저수준 완전 불평등형’이라는 7개의 유형이 도출되었다. 고수준 완전 평등형을 제외한 모든 유형에서 계층화 현상이 나타나, 보육서비스 이용상의 불평등이 일반화된 현상임을 알 수 있다. 이어서 아동 웰빙과의 관련성을 비교한 결과, ‘고수준 완전 평등형’ 에서 총체적 아동 웰빙 수준이 가장 높았으며, 지출 수준이 낮고 불평등이 큰 유형일수록 총체적 웰빙이 저조하게 나타났다. 이를 통해 보육서비스 계층화와 아동 웰빙 간 관련성이 있으며, 물질적, 주관적, 관계적 웰빙 간 상호작용을 다차원적으로 고려하는 것이 중요하다는 결론을 도출하였다. 연구 결과를 바탕으로, 보육서비스 논의의 프레임에 아동 중심적 관점을 포함하고, 진정한 아동 웰빙 증진을 위한 정책적 방안을 모색해야 함을 제언하였다.

Eun-jung Hwang

DevelopmentParticipationKR

Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex7 Jun 2018

Cohort Differences in Mothers' Perceptions of Neighborhood Quality, Child Well‐being, and Parental Strain, 1976–2002

OBJECTIVE: To examine differences in mothers' subjective experiences of child-rearing between two cohorts who lived in different eras of sociodemographic contexts and parenting norms. BACKGROUND: A resource perspective suggests that child-rearing experiences should be easier when mothers have a higher standard of living, higher education, and fewer children, as was the case for mothers in the 2000s compared with mothers in the 1970s. However, a cultural perspective indicates that the intensive mothering ideology, emerged in the 1980s, increased mothers' anxiety and stress over their children's safety and proper development. METHOD: = 2,465) were analyzed using ordinary least squares regression models. RESULTS: Mothers in 2002 reported better neighborhood quality and better health of their children than mothers in 1976, even after sociodemographic advantages of mothers in 2002 relative to 1976 were taken into account. Despite these sociodemographic advantages of mothers in 2002, there was little difference in mothers' reports of their children's behavioral adjustments between the two cohorts. Furthermore, albeit among Whites only, mothers in 2002 reported more parental strain than did mothers in 1976. There was little variation in mothers' perceptions by socioeconomic status (as measured by a college degree). CONCLUSION: Our results support the idea of a stressed-moms phenomenon in the contemporary United States, particularly among Whites. IMPLICATIONS: Experts who advise parent education policy and programs should take into account the psychological burden of the current neoliberal emphasis on personal responsibility for raising children on individual mothers.

Kei M. Nomaguchi, Marshal Neal Fettro

DevelopmentProtectionParticipationUSRead at source

Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex9 May 2024

The cascading effects of climate change on children: extreme floods, family mobility and child well-being in Amazonia

Climate change is a systemic crisis with an important intergenerational dimension, as its detrimental effects are expected to escalate over time.While the Children's Climate Risk Index (CCRI) provides valuable insights into measurable generational vulnerabilities, it tends to overlook the intricate and cascading impacts of weather changes on children's lives.This paper reflects on the less visible dimensions of children's climate risk by examining a burgeoning trend of seasonal migration in Amazonia's floodplains.Combining in-depth participant observation and draw-and-tell interviews with children, the paper focuses on identifying the different factors that shape children's diverse experiences of flood impacts.The article examines how age and gender shape decisions around family mobility, and how different patterns of economic migration affect children left behind.The findings reveal that climate change is eroding vital social networks for children and exposing them to material and emotional hardship.The conclusion reflects on the importance of a more nuanced understanding of children's climate risk and presents potential directions for attending to relational precarity in climate programming.

Thaís de Carvalho

SurvivalDevelopmentProtectionBRRead at source

OtherOpenAlex13 Aug 2026

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study: The second cycle report

This Colloquium continues the critique of the International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study (IELS ), an international large-scale assessment study of 5-year-olds by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). After revisiting what IELS is, it focuses on a recently published report on the second cycle of IELS, taking a critical look at this report, highlighting what we regard as being four particularly problematic areas and questioning the study's rationale. In conclusion, this Colloquium asks why the OECD persists with pursuing its array of international large-scale assessments, in the face of mounting criticism, and we suggest it is part of an existential effort to secure OECD's global influence.

Diana Sousa, Paul Morris, Peter D. Moss

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Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex1 Sept 2022

Parental perspectives on ECEC settings that foster child well-being: a comparison across nine European countries

Parents play a vital role in identifying children’s needs for support and Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) features that support children’s well-being. This study examined parental perspectives on features of ECEC that foster young children’s well-being under and above the age of 3 years by interviewing 359 parents across nine European countries (England, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, and Portugal). Results revealed that parental perspectives largely converged with quality features discussed in ECEC research. Process quality features were mentioned more frequently than structural features for all children 0- to 6-years-old in almost all countries. However, care-oriented features were mentioned more frequently for under 3 years, and educational-oriented features were mentioned more frequently for the older group. Regarding structural features, patterns of responses across the two age groups were similar in most countries. Age differences were not more pronounced in countries with a split governance system.

Catharina P. J. van Trijp, Martine Louise Broekhuizen, Thomas Moser et al.

DevelopmentDEFIGRITRead at source

Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex1 Jul 2026

Fuel2Flourish: Nurses as Trusted Voices Promoting Latino Child Well-Being Across Nine U.S. States

Fuel2Flourish is a nurse-led initiative designed to center the voices of nurses, who are active leaders within the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN), as trusted messengers and role models in advancing the nutritional and emotional well-being of school-age children. Operating across nine local chapters in different states, this community-rooted program was built in partnership with national policy stakeholders and community leaders to respond to what children and families need most: support they can trust from people who understand their lived experiences. This study employed qualitative methods to gain feedback from chapter program leads to examine implementation processes and early perceived impacts. Through bilingual education toolkits, culturally relevant storytelling, and nurse-led workshops, nurses engaged directly with students, parents, and educators to create safe, inclusive spaces for learning and connection. Despite limited budgets and varied local conditions, Fuel2Flourish thrived by aligning clinical nursing expertise with community insight and action. This article describes the partnerships formed, and the early signs of impact seen on the ground. Fuel2Flourish shows what's possible when nurses are equipped and empowered to lead, bringing creative, locally tailored solutions to the forefront of child health promotion.

Adrianna Nava, Kate Filipiak, Aida G. Miles

SurvivalDevelopmentPractitionerUSRead at source

Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex31 Dec 2023

The Social Value of Urban Parks and their Connection to Community Child Well-being: Focusing on children's centers

연구목적 환경복지가 강조되고 있는 시대에서는 조경의 의미가 단순히 도심 내 경관(landscape)을 만드는 개념에서 나아가, 심미적 아름다움, 쾌적한 환경이 제공하는 건강과 안전, 복지증진까지 영향을 주고 있다. 도시공원과 지역사회 복지의 관계에 있어 중요하게 고려해 볼 사항은 도시공원을 통해 지역주민 그 중에서도 미래 세대인 아동들의 복지향상에 실제로 긍정적인 영향이 끼치냐는 것이다. 도시 내 쾌적하고 아름다운 공원 조성이 갖는 공공성의 의미에 대해서는 어느 정도 동의하지만 이를 학술적으로 살펴본 연구는 아직까지 미진한 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 우리가 생활하는 서울이라는 도심 속에서 도시공원이 갖는 가치와 생태적으로 경관을 조성했을 때에 갖게 되는 아동발달적 지역복지적 의미에 대해 탐색해보았다. 연구방법 도시공원과 아동돌봄 시설 중 어린이집이 맞닿아 있는 국내 사례를 심층적으로 사례조사함으로써 향후 개발될 도시공원이 나아가야 할 방향성과 생태환경적 함의를 도출해보고자 하였다. 세평적 사례 선택을 통해 추천된 기관의 종사자들로부터 개별 심층 인터뷰 및 질적 설문조사를 실시하였다. 전사된 녹취록과 취합된 반구조화된 질문지를 통한 설문 결과는 텍스트 데이터 마이닝 분석을 통해 워드 클라우드의 형태로 가시화되어 주요 토픽 및 키워드를 통한 의미를 파악하였다. 결과 어린이집 교사들은 도시공원의 환경 조성에 있어 영유아 및 아동들의 신체정신적 건강 뿐 아니라 언어적, 사회적, 수리적 발달을 위해 생태교육과 자연물 체험이 가능하게끔 도시공원이 조성될 것을 강조하였다. 결론 도시공원에 대한 빅데이터나 정부에서 수집된 정량적 데이터를 활용하지 못한 부분에 대해서는 아쉬움이 남지만, 도시공원의 사회적 가치가 지역사회복지 중에서도 아동복지의 질적 향상을 위해 어떻게 상호 간 연계 효과를 지니면 좋을지 방향성을 제안하고 정책적 함의를 도출했다는 점에서 의의를 지닌다.

Soomin Shin, Kyungwon Kim

DevelopmentSurvivalKRRead at source

Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex7 Jun 2025

The Hidden Costs of Success: The Impact of Professional Careers on Parenting and Child Well-Being in Professional Families

This systematic review examines how professional parents manage parenting responsibilities amid demanding work schedules and increasing career pressures. In recent years, much of professional parents' time has been consumed by work-related obligations, often at the expense of parenting and family engagement. This imbalance is reflected in parents’ behaviors towards their children, as the pursuit of professional success frequently carries hidden costs that compromise children's emotional and developmental well-being. The study employed the PRISMA methodology to ensure a rigorous and transparent review process. Using three search strategies, relevant empirical and peer-reviewed research articles published up to 24 October 2024 were identified across multiple databases, including ResearchGate, Google Scholar, Taylor & Francis, and Scopus. The primary aim of the study is to raise awareness among professional parents, organizations, and policymakers regarding the importance of balancing work demands with parenting responsibilities. By recognizing how professional success may inadvertently undermine family relationships, parents and employers can adopt more supportive practices that allow for healthier work-family integration, ultimately benefiting both professional parents and their children.

Calphurnia Mmathato Rammutla

DevelopmentZARead at source

Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex29 Jun 2026

Strategi Penguatan Nilai Spiritual dalam Meningkatkan Child Well-Being Anak Usia Dini di Era Digital

This study aims to analyze strategies for strengthening spiritual values in improving child well-being in early childhood in the digital era. This research uses a qualitative approach through a literature review by examining relevant scientific articles, books, and reports published in the last ten years. The results show that excessive use of digital technology can negatively affect children's emotional and social development, including reduced social interaction and emotional regulation (Twenge & Campbell, 2018). Strengthening spiritual values such as religious habituation, moral education, and emotional awareness can improve children's well-being by fostering emotional stability, positive behavior, and a sense of security (Pandya, 2018). In addition, collaboration between family and educational institutions plays a significant role in implementing spiritual values effectively. Therefore, structured spiritual-based educational strategies are recommended to support children's holistic development in the digital age

Risma Nadhitul Izmah, Taopik Rahman, Risbon Sianturi

DevelopmentProtectionIDRead at source

Peer-reviewed articleOpenAlex26 Oct 2018

A ‘bad fit’ for ‘our’ kids: politics, identity, race and power in parental discourse on educational programming & child well-being

Issues of race and class have long been at the center of discourses involving the American public education system. Although contemporary discourse regarding issues of race and power in American schools may be less overt in racist ideology than in previous decades, the impact of coded racist discourse can be equally powerful and dangerous. A need exists to identify racist and classist discourse in educational contexts so that the ideologies and practices these discourses reflect can be challenged. This paper uses critical discourse analysis and Critical Race Theory to examine how the discourses of race, class, and power are enacted within a discussion of educational programing and child well-being in a predominantly White, upper-middle class suburban public school.

Erin P. Sugrue

DevelopmentProtectionUSRead at source

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