Correlation analysis between preschool children s emotional competence and home rearing environment
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2024013
- VernacularTitle:学龄前儿童情绪能力与家庭养育环境的相关性
- Author:
XIA Xiaofei, WEI Hui Suan, HUANG Bo, XIE Wuyang, WANG Liang
1
Author Information
1. School of Physical Education, Shangrao Normal University, Shangrao (334001) , Jiangxi Province, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Emotions;
Family;
Education;
Environment;
Mental health;
Regression analysis;
Child,preschool
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2024;45(2):248-253
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To analyze the correlation between preschool children s emotional competence and home rearing environment in Shangrao City, so as to provide support for improving children s emotional competence development as well as their home rearing environment.
Methods:A total of 1 242 children aged 3-6 years old from 10 kindergartens in Shangrao City were retrospectively investigated by stratified cluster random sampling method in December 2022, and the Children s Emotional Adjustment Scale-Preschool Version (CEAS-P) and the Home Nurture Environment Scale for children aged 3-6 were surveyed on parents of preschool children. The t-test was used to test the difference, Spearman correlation analysis and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the influencing factors of preschool children s emotional competence.
Results:There were significant differences in emotional competence scores of preschool children for demographic indicators including age, place of residence, health status and whether they were only children ( F/t =5.98, 6.56, 38.00, 2.23, P <0.01). The emotional competence of preschool children was positively correlated with the home rearing environment ( r=0.62, P <0.01). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that diverse activities/play participation, social adaptation/self management, and emotional warmth/self expression in home rearing environment were positive predictors of children s emotional ability ( β =0.30, 0.28, 0.16), while neglect/intervention/punishment were negative predictors ( β =-0.09)( P <0.05).
Conclusions:The home rearing environment is a factor related to young children s emotional competence. It is suggested specific parenting initiatives such as enriching family activities and play, strengthening children s self adaptation and management, giving warmth and let children express emotions, and preventing child neglect, interference and punishment should be conducted to improve children s emotional competence.
