Review of Recent Research about Parenting Generation Z Pre-Teen Children

Abstract

The purpose of this scoping review is to provide a timely update of available research describing parents’ perspectives of parenting pre-teen children of Generation Z (born 1997 through 2012). The databases of Ovid MEDLINE, CIHAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, JUSTOR, and PsyINFO were searched using a combination of key words for manuscripts published in English. A limited collection of scientific literature documented experiences of parents, practices of parenting, styles of parenting, and interventions that influence parenting of Generation Z pre-teen children among various groups of parents. Although an emerging body of literature on parenting pre-teen children of Generation Z was identified, future research should consider systematic sample selection to further explore the roles of cultural and psychosocial factors that influence parents’ perspectives of parenting “digital natives” in homes around the world.

How parenting pre‐teens compares to other child stages: Identifying opportunities to enhance adolescent mental health and wellbeing

“…Notwithstanding that this is a cross‐sectional study, which, therefore, prevents claims that the observed differences between parents of pre‐teens and parents of older or younger children are due to intra‐person transitions in the parenting experience rather than cohort effects, we believe this study elucidates novel understandings about the experience of parenting during an often‐overlooked period of life. In adopting a descriptive and pan‐theoretical approach, this paper addresses an identified gap in pre‐teen research (Oerther & Oerther, 2021). In particular, this paper presents novel findings from the parent perspective regarding parents' understandings and concerns in the pre‐teen years, with the added benefit of these perspectives coming from a heterogeneous and broadly representative national (Australian) sample.…”

“…The pre‐teen years involve rapid physical, neurodevelopmental and social change that is important for later mental health and well‐being (Collins & Madsen, 2019; Evans‐Whipp et al, 2017). However, relative to other stages of child development, less is known about parents' experiences, perceptions, strengths and challenges during this pivotal time in family life (Oerther & Oerther, 2021). Consequently, parents may be unprepared for the challenges emerging around early adolescence, and support providers may be unaware of opportunities to support parents at this time.…”

“…Given maturation‐related challenges for pre‐adolescents, it is surprising that compared to the early years and to lesser extent adolescence, there has been little research on the experiences of parents in guiding and supporting children through this developmental stage (Oerther & Oerther, 2021). One potential explanation for this dearth of literature about parenting pre‐teens is the perception that this is a less distinctive period of childhood development than the preschool years and adolescence (Collins & Madsen, 2019).…”

“…In their scoping review of parents' perspectives of parenting pre-teens born from 1997 to 2012 (i.e. 'Generation Z), Oerther and Oerther (2021) found only one study examining co-parenting (Doyle et al, 2014). Among parents broadly (i.e.…”

Pola Komunikasi Keluarga Di Mata Generasi Z

“…Beberapa penelitian terdahulu terkait Gen Z mengambil perspektif orangtua dan guru (Oerther & Oerther, 2021;Seemiller & Grace, 2017;Swanzen, 2018). Dalam penelitian ini, fokusnya adalah perspektif Gen Z tentang bagaimana pola komunikasi keluarga yang mereka alami.…”