Abstract
The Role of Family: Understanding the Childhood and Current Family Environment of Early Care and Education Teachers Tracey M. Barnett PhD, LMSW, Natasha Thorne, D. Crystal Coles PhD, LICSW, Taren Swindle, PhD Abstract Through qualitative inquiry and application of family systems theoretical perspective, this study sought to explore the experiences of Early Care and Education Teachers (ECET) and what role their family environment (childhood and current family) had in them choosing their career and how communication and family connections during mealtimes made an impact. Three overarching themes and dimensions captured the experiences of Early Care and Education Teachers (ECETs) and what role their family environment (childhood and current family) had in their career choice, and how communication and family connections during mealtimes made an impact. While family environment is certainly not the only consideration when choosing a career or staying on a career path, it is arguably one of the biggest. Through critical analysis and application of theoretical perspectives, broader understanding was brought to the experiences and family environments of ECETs and the initial influence these factors played in their career selection. Full Text: PDF DOI: 10.15640/jehd.v8n4a2
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