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 analyzes the positive parenting competences developed by fathers and mothers of children aged 3 to 5 years at Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional Inmaculada Stella Maris, in the Isabela canton, Galápagos. From a quantitative approach and a descriptive exploratory design, the Positive Parenting Scale (E2P) was applied in digital format to describe the bonding, formative, protective and reflective dimensions, as well as their relationship with sociodemographic variables. The results show that 45% of caregivers are located in the optimal competence zone and that the remaining 55% are concentrated in monitoring and risk zones, revealing the coexistence of solid parenting practices with family groups that require specific support. The main contribution of this work lies in providing an empirical profile of parenting competences in early childhood education and in guiding lines of action for school-based family support programs.