A qualitative study of caregivers' attitudes about child care
- 1 January 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Early Child Development and Care
- Vol. 15 (2-3), 133-148
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0300443840150203
Abstract
Thirty‐one caregivers and directors involved in various types of day care for young children were interviewed. Qualitative methods were used to assess their role identity constructs and attitudes toward parents and the child care profession. Caregivers thought of themselves as “mothers,” “grandmothers,” or “teachers.” These social role identities clustered with attitudes about parents and professional role (e.g., “mothers” tended to see parents as neglectful, while “teachers” felt parents failed to reinforce progress made in day care). The authors concluded that conflict over attachment issues contributed to problems between parents and caregivers.Keywords
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