Parenting strategies and quality of family interaction in the children's perception

Authors

  • Carla Raquel Figueirêdo de Azevedo Ferreira University Center of Patos, Paraíba, Brazil
  • Giovani Amado Rivera University Center of Patos, Paraíba, Brazil
  • Jandilson Avelino da Silva Federal University of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47679/jopp.525762023

Keywords:

parenting strategies, quality of family interaction, perception of children

Abstract

The aim of this study is to perform a comprehensive analysis of children's and adolescents' perceptions of parenting strategies and the quality of family interaction, focusing on a comparison between fathers and mothers. A non-probabilistic sampling method based on convenience was employed to select 10 participants, consisting of male and female children and adolescents aged between 6 to 18 years old. The research instruments include a demographic questionnaire and the Family Interaction Quality Scale, which have been proven to be valid and reliable. Statistical analysis using a two-sample independent t-test reveals that the factors Involvement and Positive Communication have statistical significance with a p-value less than 0.05. Scores for these two factors were higher for mothers compared to fathers. These results highlight the importance of considering the roles and approaches taken by both parents in the context of family interaction quality. The findings are expected to serve as a reference in designing more effective family education interventions or programs, especially in improving the dynamics and quality of interactions among family members from the children and adolescents' perspective.

Author Biographies

Carla Raquel Figueirêdo de Azevedo Ferreira, University Center of Patos, Paraíba

Psychologist graduated from the University Center of Patos, Paraíba, Brazil

Giovani Amado Rivera, University Center of Patos, Paraíba

Professor of Psychology at the University Center of Patos, Paraíba, Brazil

Jandilson Avelino da Silva, Federal University of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul

Professor of Psychology at the Federal University of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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2024-06-10

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Ferreira, C. R. F. de A., Rivera, G. A., & da Silva, J. A. (2024). Parenting strategies and quality of family interaction in the children’s perception. Journal of Psychological Perspective, 5(2), 63–70. https://doi.org/10.47679/jopp.525762023

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023)

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Empirical Research

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