Analyzing Parenting Strategies in Türkiye through Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions in the Context of Digitalization, Educational Reforms, and Labor Force Transformations

Abstract

This study uses Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory as an analytical framework to explore how parenting strategies in T & uuml;rkiye are being reshaped in the context of digitalization, educational reforms, and workforce transformations. Shaped by global dynamics, these three domains are not only altering parenting practices but also transforming the underlying values and attitudes that inform them. The study examines how cultural traits such as high-power distance, collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, and future orientation influence parental approaches to childrearing. The erosion of traditional authority due to digitalization, the rise of learner-centered educational paradigms, and the shift toward flexible work models collectively require a redefinition of conventional parental roles. Within this context, the study offers a conceptual analysis of the interaction between parenting strategies and cultural values in T & uuml;rkiye with the aim of uncovering the cultural underpinnings of the evolving relationships among family, education, and the labor market. The study argues that cultural values are fundamental not only to broader social structures but also to individual parenting behaviors, offering a multi-layered interpretation of how cultural continuity is maintained or redefined in the face of rapid change.