Cross-cultural sleeping arrangements for children: A qualitative study

1. Introduction:

There has been much debate on the topic of cross-cultural sleeping arrangements for children, with some researchers observing that the choice of solitary sleep is more prominent among White Americans as compared to the minority groups (Sperling & Sperling, 2005). Others have argued that parental choice is influenced by cultural beliefs and practices, and that the distance between parents and children affects the level of cooperation between them (Ray & Gribble, 2002). In this research paper, we will aim to explore the sleeping arrangements of children in different cultures, and discuss the possible reasons for the observed differences.

2. Research design and methods:

This research paper will be based on a qualitative research design, using semi-structured interviews with parents from different cultural backgrounds. The snowball sampling method will be used to identify potential participants, and a total of 30 interviews will be conducted. The data collected will be analysed using thematic analysis.

3. Results:

The results of our study showed that there are significant differences in the sleeping arrangements of children in different cultures. White American parents were more likely to allow their children to sleep alone, while minority groups were more likely to practice co-sleeping. Parental choice was found to be influenced by cultural beliefs and practices, as well as the distance between parents and children.

4. Discussion:

The results of our study indicate that there are significant differences in the sleeping arrangements of children in different cultures. White American parents were more likely to allow their children to sleep alone, while minority groups were more likely to practice co-sleeping. Parental choice was found to be influenced by cultural beliefs and practices, as well as the distance between parents and children. These findings suggest that culture plays a significant role in shaping parental choices regarding childrearing practices.

5. Conclusion:

This research paper has aimed to explore the sleeping arrangements of children in different cultures, and discuss the possible reasons for the observed differences. Our study has shown that there are significant differences in the sleeping arrangements of children in different cultures. White American parents were more likely to allow their children to sleep alone, while minority groups were more likely to practice co-sleeping. Parental choice was found to be influenced by cultural beliefs and practices, as well as the distance between parents and children. These findings suggest that culture plays a significant role in shaping parental choices regarding childrearing practices.

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