La parentalidad positiva en la crianza de los Niños de 3 a 5 años de los centros de Educación Inicial del Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: This research aims to determine the positive parenting competencies developed by fathers and/or mothers in the upbringing of children aged 3 to 5 years in Early Childhood Education Centers in Ecuador. The study was conducted using a quantitative approach, which allowed for the collection and quantification of data. It also enabled the use of a strategic design based on appropriate methods, techniques, and instruments for data collection. The research was carried out in the city of Pasaje, at the Santísimos Corazones Educational Unit, with the participation of 20 parents of Initial Level 1 children aged 3 to 4 years. For data collection, the Positive Parenting Scale (E2Pv2) was used. The findings concluded that it is essential to implement educational strategies to strengthen parental competencies, with the appropriate involvement of specialized personnel, thus promoting the integral development of children.