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

Abstract

Abstract:The present research aimed to determine the competencies of Positive Parenting in the upbringing of children aged 3 to 5 years in Early Education Centers in Ecuador. This study followed a quantitative approach, with an exploratory and descriptive research design, allowing for precise examination of the qualities of the phenomenon under investigation based on the measurement of observable variables in real contexts. The sample was applied in the province of Zamora Chinchipe, Zamora canton, in the urban area, and included 20 parents of children in Initial Level 2. During this process, the Positive Parenting Scale E2P v2 was administered, an instrument that made it possible to assess the level of development in four types of competencies. The results revealed high levels of parental competencies, based on the quality time spent with the children and the educational style provided by the adults. Thus, the study contributes to a greater understanding of positive parenting in early childhood, highlighting the need to generate educational and community support to guide intervention initiatives.