Conducting parenting research in Chile: Challenges and opportunities
María Inés Susperreguy1, Daniela Aldoney2, Marigen Narea3
1Facultad de Educacion, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile.
Developmental Psychology
|November 18, 2024
Summary
Understanding parenting requires cultural perspectives beyond Western research. This study explores challenges and strategies for conducting parenting research in majority world countries like Chile, advocating for inclusive human development knowledge.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Human Development
Background:
- Parenting and child development research predominantly originates from minority world (Western) contexts.
- Existing research often lacks cultural perspectives, necessitating a more inclusive knowledge base.
- Studying parenting in majority world countries presents unique methodological hurdles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To contribute to the discussion on diversity in human development research.
- To reflect on experiences conducting parenting research in Latin America, specifically Chile.
- To propose strategies for addressing diversity in human development studies.
Main Methods:
- Examination of mainstream conceptualizations of 'Latinos' in parenting research.
- Description of the socio-cultural context of parenting research in Chile.
- Identification and discussion of methodological challenges encountered in majority world research settings.
Main Results:
- Highlights the limitations of applying Western-centric models to diverse cultural contexts.
- Identifies specific contextual factors influencing parenting research in Chile.
- Outlines practical challenges in data collection and interpretation in non-Western settings.
Conclusions:
- Emphasizes the critical need to incorporate cultural lenses in majority world parenting research.
- Advocates for developing culturally sensitive methodologies to enhance understanding of human development.
- Promotes collaborative research initiatives to foster a more inclusive global knowledge base in parenting and child development.
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