Hello
Classmates,
Poverty is what I chose to focus on
for my topic. It hurts so many but especially children. I plan to discuss the
many areas that touch children’s lives. Childhood Poverty Research and
Policy Center (2004) states, “In most cases, children’s experiences of poverty
depend on the situation of their family. Moreover, Family access to material
and social resources has significant impact on children’s well-being” (p. 14). Poverty
hits families and they may work two jobs but still cannot afford to live day to
day. Things cost so much now and working families fall under the level of
poverty. Most do not understand the different faces of poverty -in depth. Therefore,
I plan on shining a light on it. Knowledge is the key to helping solve any negative
situation.
I am asking you all for any insights or
advice on my topic. If you know of any websites that will be helpful to me,
please let me know -as soon as possible.
My personal simulation process was
somewhat okay for me to decide on what I wanted to research. By looking at
people on the streets or just living in bad situations, I wanted to discuss in
detail what defines poverty. By understanding what situation a child may be in
their home, professionals can know what will help them best. Educators give out
so many forms that families must fill out and we have to pay attention more and
where we can help out or provide information, we must be willing to go that
extra step. We have to look for clues and know when to recognize them. In addition,
I read the necessary chapters in our textbook and defined definitions for
myself so that I can understand how to conduct my research. I still have a ways
to go until I feel comfortable with researching but I feel that I am headed in
the right direction.
Reference
Childhood
Poverty Research and Policy Center. (2004). Childhood Poverty in Kyrgyzstan. Retrieved July 9, 2014, from http://www.r4d.dfid.gov.uk/pdf/outputs/childhoodpoverty/chip_report_1_(english).pdf
Nakita,
ReplyDeletePoverty is a broad topic it might be easier for you to narrow your topic down to one area of poverty such as, what causes poverty, education, policy, and health. Since you said you want to focus on children here are a few questions you might consider. Remember you need a question before you can start your research.
Does poverty affect younger children differently than older children?
What are the outcomes for children living in chronic poverty?
What is the success rate of graduating from high school for children living in poverty?
Whatever question you ponder you have to decide what approach you want to use quantitative or qualitative. You probably want to use the quantitative approach because you are drawing conclusions about the cause and effect of poverty; this research would require you to interview parents and teachers multiple times to collect data on these children to see the outcomes of this research, this type of research is called longitudinal research. Don’t freak out because I said you have to interview parents and teachers; this is a simulation so you will not literally interview anyone. I hope this information was helpful. The National Center for Children in Poverty is a good resource. The website is listed below.
http://www.nccp.org/
I can feel the passion in you about this topic. I wish you all the best luck and good reading. If I find anything during my research, I will definitely send it your way!
ReplyDeleteNakita,
ReplyDeleteI am going to be interested to see where your research takes you since we have a similar subject. I narrowed down my focus to the effects of early childhood intervention programs. I found a great good article that actually followed a group of urban youths from Chicago for 15 years and analyzed the benefits. Good luck and I will let you know if I come up with some resources.
Tanya
Hi Nakita,
ReplyDeletePoverty is a serious matter facing young children today. I also chose poverty. As I was doing my research, I found it to be a vast problem. There are many topics about poverty and the effect it has on children. I had to narrow my topic down. Below I put a website that I was researching. I hope it helps you. I will surely pass on more information as I am researching.
American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org/pi/families/poverty.aspx
LaNea
Hi Nakita
ReplyDeletePoverty is such a cruel situation and nobody should be living like that especially children. This country has enough resources to take care of all the children and more. It will be very interesting to see what you discover on this simulation. Poverty affects all aspects of the child's life from prenatal to adulthood because it stems from the parents position. If I come across anything in my search I will definitely send it on to you. All the best.