Early Childhood Education Journal

, Volume 34, Issue 5, pp 307–314 | Cite as

A Study of Child Rearing Practices Amongst Selected, Sudanese Families in South Australia: Implications for Child Care Service Selection

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Child care services in Australia, for example, are largely defined and shaped by the historically dominant Anglo-Australian discourse and norms. The aim of this research was to examine critically and to find meaning in the experiences of recently arrived Sudanese families as they began to settle into their new cultural environment. The cultural values of some 30 Sudanese families were investigated and related to how these affected the selection of child care services. Qualitative research methods including an indigenous approach were used to gather data. Interactions with Sudanese families took place in their home environments. Interviews were conducted in a way that put those people interviewed at ease. Techniques used included narrative interviewing and vignettes.

Keywords

multicultural awareness child rearing child care selection 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Marjory Anne Ebbeck
    • 1
  • Carmencita H Dela Cerna
    • 1
  1. 1.Division of EducationUniversity of South AustraliaAdelaideAustralia

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