An Analysis of the Relationship between the Mothers Physical Behaviors through the Shared Reading Activities, and Their Opinions about the Process

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Publication year

2021

study description

Mixed-Methods

core topic(s)

Shared Reading

Population Characteristics

International

Exposures, Outcomes, Other

Parent Behaviors and Skills , Parent Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs , Parent-Child Relationships/Interactions

objectives

The study aimed to investigate the relationship between parents' opinions about the shared reading process with their children and their behaviors during the process.

exposure

Shared Reading

outcomes evaluated

Maternal shared reading behaviors and opinions

setting

Various provinces in Turkey.

methods

A mixed methods design was used in the study. The correlational survey model -a quantitative research method- was employed to analyze mothers' behaviors in the process of shared reading and their opinions on this subject, while case study - a qualitative research method - was utilized to further investigate the causes of parents' behaviors. The study group comprised 37 mothers randomly selected from various provinces of Turkey. The data collection tools were as follows: Parent-Child Shared Book Reading Inventory, Parent-Child Shared Reading Observation Form, and the Parent Interview Form. The quantitative data obtained in the study were analyzed through MAXQDA, whereas the qualitative data analysis was based on correlation testing using Jamovi software.

sample size

n=37 (mothers)

measures

Measures of Shared Reading Activities and Opinions: Parent-Child Shared Book Reading Inventory, Parent-Child Shared Reading Observation Form, and the Parent Interview Form.

results

The results demonstrated a significant relationship between parents' opinions on the shared reading process and their shared reading behaviors. As the age and education levels of the mothers increased, a significant relationship was observed between the supportive physical behaviors related to the shared reading process. The most common behavior displayed by mothers in the shared reading process was found to be "pointing to/showing the text or the visuals."

limitations

Not discussed.