My research will be a 3x2 qualitative experimental design, which allows me to learn about each person’s experience and examine how children who grow up with same-sex parents achieve academically compared to children who grow up in other diverse family structures. The independent variable is family types (step-parents, single parents, same-sex parents, and traditional parents), and the dependent variables are the subject of study (math) and academic performance, measured by the ECLS-K study. These methods will be modified from Potter (2012) and will, therefore, be an extension of his current research.
Procedure
Before beginning the experiment, participants’ parent/guardian will read and sign a consent form explaining the benefits of the experiment. Participants will be given time to address any questions they may have. First, we will conduct a parent interview that will mainly be completed over the phone, but can also be completed in a face-to-face interview. This will consist of an in-depth assessment that will allow us to understand the child’s family routines, health, and educational achievements. Next, there will be a questionnaire, which only the …show more content…
The majority of parent interviews will be conducted by telephone; those without phones will be interviewed in person. This will consist of a questionnaire that is self-assessed by each parent. These parent interviews will cover questions that ask about family structure, family literacy practices, parental involvement in school, non-parental care arrangements, household composition, family income, the parent’s education level and employment, and other demographic indicators. Parents are also asked to report on their children’s health, socio-emotional well-being, and disability status. This is important to conduct to understand the background of the child, their well-being, school status, and the family
Procedure
Before beginning the experiment, participants’ parent/guardian will read and sign a consent form explaining the benefits of the experiment. Participants will be given time to address any questions they may have. First, we will conduct a parent interview that will mainly be completed over the phone, but can also be completed in a face-to-face interview. This will consist of an in-depth assessment that will allow us to understand the child’s family routines, health, and educational achievements. Next, there will be a questionnaire, which only the …show more content…
The majority of parent interviews will be conducted by telephone; those without phones will be interviewed in person. This will consist of a questionnaire that is self-assessed by each parent. These parent interviews will cover questions that ask about family structure, family literacy practices, parental involvement in school, non-parental care arrangements, household composition, family income, the parent’s education level and employment, and other demographic indicators. Parents are also asked to report on their children’s health, socio-emotional well-being, and disability status. This is important to conduct to understand the background of the child, their well-being, school status, and the family