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Kei Nomaguchi1, Melissa A Milkie2, Veena S Kulkarni3
1Department of Sociology, Bowling Green State University, USA.
Social Science Research
|April 12, 2024
Summary
Racial and ethnic minority mothers show distinct patterns in time spent with children, even after accounting for socioeconomic factors. These differences reflect unique community mothering norms and practices.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Demography
- Family Studies
Background:
- Research on racial/ethnic differences in maternal time allocation is limited.
- Existing evidence suggests distinct mothering practices across minority communities.
- Understanding these differences is crucial for cultural competence in family research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine racial/ethnic variations in how mothers spend time with children (aged 0-17).
- To investigate differences in childcare and copresent time across White, Black, Latina, and Asian mothers.
- To determine if socioeconomic factors explain observed racial/ethnic differences in maternal time.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the American Time Use Survey (2003-2019) with N=44,372 mothers.
- Analyzed time spent on childcare and copresent activities with children.
- Employed statistical methods to control for socioeconomic variables.
Main Results:
- Racial/ethnic differences in maternal time persist after controlling for socioeconomic status.
- Black mothers reported more copresent time during religious activities.
- Latina mothers spent more time with elementary-aged children during daily routines.
- Asian mothers dedicated more time to teaching and eating with younger children.
Conclusions:
- Maternal time allocation with children exhibits racial/ethnic variations beyond socioeconomic influences.
- Observed patterns suggest the presence of distinct cultural mothering norms within minority communities.
- Findings highlight the importance of considering cultural context in family research and interventions.
Keywords:
Childcare timeIntensive motheringMaternal time with childrenParent-child copresent timeParenting norms and practicesRace/ethnicityMore Related Videos
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