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 analyzes the influence of positive parenting on the upbringing of children aged 3 to 5 attending Early Childhood Education centers. The objective was to determine how parental competencies based on affection, assertive communication, and formative discipline contribute to comprehensive child development. A quantitative approach was employed with a descriptive-exploratory, cross-sectional, and non-experimental design. The sample consisted of 20 parents selected through non-probabilistic sampling, assessed using the Positive Parenting Scale (E2Pv2). The results revealed a gap between the parenting practices recognized as valuable and those sustained on a daily basis; furthermore, positive parenting styles were confirmed to be associated with higher levels of autonomy, emotional regulation, and social skills in children. It is concluded that strengthening positive parenting significantly improves family coexistence and socio-emotional development, although its implementation depends on various structural factors.