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 study revealed that positive parenting skills play a fundamental role in the holistic development of children aged 3 to 5 years attending Early Childhood Education Centers in Ecuador. It was found that affection, communication, and respectful guidance strengthen emotional security, autonomy, and social skills during early childhood. The objective of this research is to analyze the positive parenting skills developed by parents and caregivers in the child-rearing process. A quantitative, exploratory, and descriptive approach was used. The Positive Parenting Scale was administered to 20 parents and addressed four dimensions: formative, reflective, relational, and protective. The results allowed for a more precise understanding of the characteristics and levels of positive parenting present in the study population, indicating that parents increasingly value emotional support and active listening; however, some difficulties persist in implementing positive parenting practices.