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 addresses the topic of positive parenting in the upbringing of children aged 3 to 5 years in Early Childhood Education Centers in Ecuador. The main objective was to determine the positive parenting competencies developed by mothers and fathers during this stage of child development. A quantitative approach with an exploratory and descriptive design was used, which made it possible to gather statistical information on parenting competencies related to the emotional, social, and cognitive development of children. The sample consisted of 20 parents who responded to a structured online survey based on the Positive Parenting Scale E2Pv2. The results showed that mothers demonstrated higher levels of competencies, particularly in areas such as monitoring and emotional support. It was found that factors such as educational level, marital status, and geographic context significantly influence the type and level of competencies developed. The study concludes that it is essential to promote shared parental responsibility and strengthen the father s role through public policies and training programs with an emotional approach.