Influence of Parenting Attitudes about Childrearing on the Perception of Self-Competence among Four-Year-Old Children. Issues in Education.

Jambunathan, Saigeetha; Hurlbut, Nancy L.

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ERIC Number: EJ649358

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Publication Date: 2002

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Influence of Parenting Attitudes about Childrearing on the Perception of Self-Competence among Four-Year-Old Children. Issues in Education.

Jambunathan, Saigeetha; Hurlbut, Nancy L.

Journal of Early Education and Family Review, v9 n4 p17-25 Mar-Apr 2002

Studied influence of parental attitudes about childrearing on the development of 4-year-olds' perception of self-competence. Found parental attitudes of understanding and acceptance were significant predictors of peer acceptance and physical competence. Findings highlighted importance of parents' realistic understanding and expectations of children's family roles and an open communication system. (DLH)

Descriptors: Child Rearing, Individual Development, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Peer Acceptance, Physical Development, Predictor Variables, Self Actualization, Self Concept, Self Concept Measures, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Pictorial Scale of Perceived Competence and Social Acceptance

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