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

Abstract

Abstract: Positive parenting in early childhood addresses the importance of affectionate and respectful child-rearing practices; however, the problem lies in the insufficient preparation and family support, which hinders their implementation and affects children s educational development. For this reason, it is an essential topic of study, and part of the objective was to determine the positive parenting competencies developed by fathers and mothers during this process. The methodology was based on a quantitative approach, with an exploratory and descriptive design, involving the participation of 20 fathers and mothers from the Unidad Educativa Particular Mercedes de Jesús Molina, selected through intentional sampling. The E2Pv2 Scale was applied to assess parenting competencies. The findings indicate that most caregivers are young married adults with a high school and undergraduate educational level. These are stable families with strong emotional bonds, good communication, and well-established norms, which are consolidated as protective factors and promote more sensitive and consistent parenting practices. Nevertheless, areas for improvement were also identified, particularly in community participation and emotional regulation.