The Case of “Hurried Child” in Different Cultures: A Dissertation Proposal
Asil Ali Özdoğru
Fast pace of modern times requires effective time management skills. In terms of parenting, it translates into efficient use of children’s time in wide array of activities that are enriching and preparing children for a competitive economic system. Some scholars argue that this form of parenting is harmful for normal child development and label these children as hurried or overscheduled children who are rushed through one activity to another. Some others defend organized activities for their skill-building and protective features. This study proposes to look at fourth grade students’ adult-structured weekend activities in relation to enjoyment and anxiety associated with these activities in Bulgaria, Taiwan, Turkey, and United States. Preliminary findings show that children from these four cultures spend different amount of time in activities like watching television, studying academics, and playing sports. Gender differences also offer valuable insight for parenting and socialization in cultures with different value orientations.
Keywords: Cross-cultural psychology, parenting, out-of-school activities, anxiety
Citation: Özdoğru, A. A. (2008, April). The case of “Hurried Child” in different cultures: A dissertation proposal. Poster presented at the 4th annual conference of the Turkish American Scientists and Scholars Association, Boston, MA, USA.
Asil Ali Özdoğru
Keywords: Cross-cultural psychology, parenting, out-of-school activities, anxiety
Citation: Özdoğru, A. A. (2008, April). The case of “Hurried Child” in different cultures: A dissertation proposal. Poster presented at the 4th annual conference of the Turkish American Scientists and Scholars Association, Boston, MA, USA.
