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 study identifies the positive parenting competencies developed by parents of children aged 3 to 5 years in early childhood education centers in Ecuador. The approach was quantitative, with an exploratory and descriptive design to address the topic with greater precision. The sample consisted of 20 legal guardians from an educational institution. Data collection was carried out using the Positive Parenting Scale, which includes 60 items segmented into four competencies: bonding, formative, protective, and reflective. The research yielded notable results, such as the fact that the most representative competencies among the sample were bonding and protective, given that these categories had the highest percentages of positive responses. Additionally, it was found that 60% of participants fall into the at-risk parenting profile, reflecting low performance levels in the evaluated competencies. Finally, the findings suggest that parents with higher academic preparation and greater life experience tend to have a stronger parenting profile.