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Title
The Ugandan way of parenting: a comparative study between caregivers of children with CP and caregivers of children without CP. |
Full text
https://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/393046 |
Date
2019 |
Author(s)
Pol, N.C. van de |
Contributor(s)
Weijer-Bergsma, E. van der; Rood, R. van 't |
Abstract
Background: Parenting is cultural bounded and influenced by many things. One of these things is Cerebral Palsy (CP). CP is a neurologic disorder, and results in motor difficulties. The Support Tool Enabling Parents (STEP) project of the Liliane Foundation tries to coach parents to give the best physical care to their child with CP. Parents are coached by fieldworkers, who are trained by the Liliane Foundation. Purpose: This study analyses how culturally sensitive the STEP project is to the Ugandan setting or if any adjustments need to be made. The focus is on parenting styles, family models and the network of the caregivers. Methods: The current study is a comparative study between caregivers of children with CP and caregivers of children without CP. Methods used consisted of participant observation, network analysis and in-depth interviews. Topics consisted of parenting styles, family models and people important to family life. All data was transcribed and inserted in Nvivo, where qualitative data analyse was done. Results: All caregivers prefer the authoritative parenting style, but also use both the authoritative and authoritarian parenting style most. All caregivers use directive parenting. Furthermore, the model of interdependence was indicated. Lastly, the presence of a father seems of positive influence. No big differences were found between parenting of caregivers of children with CP and caregivers of children without CP. All caregivers experience people withdrawing from their network and new people coming in their network. Reasons for these movement differ for the two different types of caregivers. Caregivers of children with CP still experience stigma and social isolation, but find new support in the STEP parent support groups. Caregivers of children without CP are being left due to financial reasons, but find as well new support through peer support groups from other NGOs. Discussion: No big differences are found between caregivers of children with CP and caregivers of children without CP. The Ugandan way of parenting is characterized by directive parenting and interdependence between the nuclear family, according to this study. The STEP project is working good in Uganda, but could be expanded. First, it is important to include the father as well. Secondly, a more child inclusive set up might be working good as well. Further research is necessary on changing the involvement of fathers in raising children, and how the model of interdependence works when children with CP cannot reciprocate. |
Subject(s)
Parenting; Uganda; Baumrind's parenting styles; family models; network analysis |
Language
en |
Type of publication
Master thesis |
Format
image/pdf |
Rights
info:eu-repo/semantics/ClosedAccess |
Repository
Utrecht - University of Utrecht
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