Modernization of Parenting Styles in Turkey from Past to Present: Adolescence and Adulthood

Abstract

This paper was written in the form of general literature review that summarizes modernization of parenting styles in Turkey from past to present. The present review focuses on the reviewing parenting in Turkey with a focus on the traditional family structure of this country from past to present as well as comparing parenting in Turkey and other countries. In addition, the Mother – Child Education Program and Father Enrichment Program aimed to improve parenting of Turkish mothers and fathers were also discussed in this paper. This review has contributions to the area that it summarizes present parent -adolescent and parent-adult relationships in Turkey by interpreting the general traditional structure of Turkish family from very early years to present with cross- cultural studies. Because how the Turkish parents caring their infants and children that was not clearly answered in this literature, further studies are suggested to concentrate on this area in detail.

Psychometric properties of a Turkish version of the social activities scale for community‐dwelling older people requiring support

“…to show their respect and enable them to socialise. The fact that both cultures have common characteristics, such as dependency on the group rather than individualism, coming from Asian culture, supports the results obtained in this study (Bulunuz, 2022).…”

“…Also, Turkish people often engage in social activities such as picnics, tea or coffee gatherings, and family dinners. Festivals and celebrations are also integral to Turkish social life (Bulunuz, 2022). On the other hand, Japanese culture has a strong emphasis on group harmony and social cohesion.…”