South African Journal of Childhood Education 6(1), a257 The everyday experiences of early childhood caregivers: challenges in an under-resourced community
Type
E-Journal
Authors
ISSN
2223-7682
Category
ECCE
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Publication Year
2016
Publisher
Aosis OpenJournals, Durbanville, Cape Town, South Africa
URL
[ private ]
Pages
9 p.
Subject
Early childhood development, Caregivers’ experiences, Children, Poor communities, Role models, South Africa
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Abstract
One factor that has been identified to enhance the early development of children is the care provided by caregivers outside the home environment. However, little research has been done in this regard in South Africa, where a significant number of children receive care outside their home environment. The current research study subsequently focused on the experiences of caregivers who work with young children in an under-resourced community. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and revealed the following themes: the responsibility of being a role model; ECD is a place; and challenges for all. Overall, the participants in this sample yielded valuable information that contributes not only to our understanding of the experiences of caregivers in under-resourced communities but the information that also described how some contextual factors could arguably influence the type of care given to young children.
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