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Title: Understanding Early Childhood Socialisation in Immigrant Families: Malaysian-Chinese Parents' Perceptions on the Importance of Ethnic Identity and Cultural Maintenance
Language: English
Authors: Voon, Shi Jing, Pearson, Emma
Source: International Research in Early Childhood Education. 2011 2(1):30-44.
Availability: Monash University Faculty of Education. McMahons Road, Frankston, Victoria, Australia 3199. e-mail: edu-irece@monash.edu; Web site: http://www.monash.edu/education/research/publications/journals/irece
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2011
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Ethnicity, Cultural Maintenance, Socialization, Immigrants, Young Children, Semi Structured Interviews, Parent Attitudes, Cultural Influences, Parenting Styles, Language Maintenance, Chinese
Geographic Terms: Australia, Malaysia
ISSN: 1838-0689
Abstract: This pilot study was designed to shed light on Malaysian-Chinese parents' beliefs about ethnic identity and cultural maintenance in children's socialisation following migration. Three Malaysian-Chinese families residing in Sydney, Australia, with at least one child within the early childhood age range of 4-8 years, participated in the study. Semi-structured interviews involved parents sharing information about their demographic and cultural backgrounds, expectations and hopes for their children, and the importance they attach to cultural beliefs and practices. The findings of this study indicate that parents' socialisation practices are inherently geared towards maintaining culture. However, whether or not this reflects a conscious emphasis on the importance of ethnic identity among parents is less clear because, as the findings presented here suggest, the concept is complex and often implied rather than overt. The paper concludes with suggestions for future research that seeks to reveal further insight into this important but complex area.
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Number of References: 37
Entry Date: 2011
Accession Number: EJ1151214
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