Discovering Perspectives on Health and Well-Being from Parents and Teachers of Preschool-Aged Children

Background: This study explores the concept of health and well-being as perceived by teachers and parents of preschool-aged children in the specific context of a child day care facility. The study also identifies the barriers parents and teachers encounter and the supports they require in promoting...

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Main Authors: Divya Sood (Author), Delawnia Comer-Hagans (Author), Dirk Anderson (Author), Diana Basmajian (Author), Ashley Bohlen (Author), Michelle Grome (Author), Irada Imanova (Author), Kimberly Martin (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Scholarworks @ WMU, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Background: This study explores the concept of health and well-being as perceived by teachers and parents of preschool-aged children in the specific context of a child day care facility. The study also identifies the barriers parents and teachers encounter and the supports they require in promoting the health and well-being of preschool-aged children. Method: A qualitative phenomenological research design combined with a projective technique of Photovoice was used for data collection. A total of eight participants, four teachers and four parents of preschool-aged children from a child day care facility, participated in the study. Results: Several themes were identified related to barriers that parents and teachers face and the supports they require in promoting the health and well-being of preschool-aged children. Conclusions: This study discusses a potential role for occupational therapy practitioners in collaborating with administrators and teachers and parents of preschool-aged children to develop a program to promote the health and well-being of preschool-aged children.
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