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 analyzes positive parenting in the upbringing of children aged 3 to 5 years attending an Early Childhood Education Center in the city of Ambato, Ecuador. The objective was to identify the positive parenting competencies developed by mothers and fathers in the family upbringing process. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach, with an exploratory and descriptive design, allowing for the analysis of parenting skills in relation to sociodemographic variables. The sample consisted of 20 parents, selected through non-probability, purposive sampling based on their accessibility to participate. Data collection was carried out using the E2Pv2 Positive Parenting Scale, an instrument that assesses parenting skills in the relational, formative, protective, and reflective dimensions. These results show that most participants are in a risk zone considering the development of parental skills, looking at their strengths in this affective area, but with limitations in emotional self-regulation, parental reflection, and their formative structure. The study concludes that it is necessary to strengthen positive parenting through support programs.