Relationships Between Parenting Practices and Preschoolers’ Social Skills in African, Indo, and Mixed-Ethnic Families in Trinidad and Tobago

Roopnarine, Jaipaul L.; Krishnakumar, Ambika; Narine, Lutchmie; Logie, Carol; Lape, Megan E.

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“…These findings are in accord with previous studies of acceptance-rejection in that parental acceptance has been associated with lower levels of psychological disorder and parental rejection with higher levels of psychological difficulty for the child (Dwairy et al, 2010;Rohner & Khaleque, 2005). Similarly, responsive parenting has been found to be positively associated with adaptive child behaviour, committed child compliance, less overt and relational aggression, whereas punishment orientation or coercive parenting has been associated with less mature compliance, and greater levels of aggression (Chen et al, 2003;Hart et al, 1998;Nelson et al, 2006;Roopnarine et al, 2014).…”

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Parenting dimensions in relation to pre-schoolers’ behaviour problems in Latvia and Lithuania

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et al. 2014

International Journal of Behavioral Development

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The aim of the present study was to examine associations between parenting and child behaviour problems in two neighbouring countries with subtle, yet apparent cultural differences. Participants were mothers and fathers of preschool-age children from Latvia and Lithuania. Parents completed a measure of child-rearing attitudes and reported on their child's internalizing and externalizing behaviours. In both countries, parental warmth was negatively associated with child behaviour problems, and punishment orientation was positively associated. There were differences by country in the association of paternal psychological control and behaviour problems, and in the interactions of parenting dimensions, specifically maternal warmth and punishment orientation. Possible differences in the meaning attributed to parenting practices imply considerations for parent training programs.

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Parenting dimensions in relation to pre-schoolers’ behaviour problems in Latvia and Lithuania

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Jusienė

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International Journal of Behavioral Development

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“…Researchers have characterized Caribbean parenting practices, including those of Indo‐Caribbean mothers, as a mixture of punitive control in the form of harsh discipline and indulgence (Leo‐Rhynie, ; Roopnarine, Krishnakumar, Narine, Logie, & Lape, in press). There is good evidence of the strong endorsement of physical punishment in addressing childhood behavioural difficulties by parents and school‐aged children alike in several English‐speaking Caribbean nations (Brown & Johnson, ; Cappa & Kahn, ).…”

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Do Guyanese mothers' levels of warmth moderate the association between harshness and justness of physical punishment and preschoolers' prosocial behaviours and anger?

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This study assessed the moderating role of Indo-Guyanese mothers' warmth and affection on the associations between harshness and justness of physical punishment and prosocial behaviours and anger in preschoolers. One hundred and thirty-nine rural Indo-Guyanese mothers filled out Rohner's Parental Acceptance-Rejection (PARQ) and Physical Punishment Questionnaires (PPQ). Teachers provided assessments of children's prosocial behaviours and anger in preschool settings. Maternal warmth did not moderate the relationship between harshness of physical punishment and children's prosocial behaviours and anger, but it did moderate the relationship between justness of physical punishment and prosocial behaviours for sons as well as the association between justness of physical punishment and anger for daughters. In Caribbean societies where harsh punishment is normative, maternal warmth may work more effectively with justness, and not with harshness of physical punishment, to lower negative childhood behavioural outcomes.

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“…Consistent across all focus groups was the idea that CP should be allowed as a ‘last resort’ in keeping children on a path toward responsible citizenship and behaviour, and preventing them from getting involved in dangerous activities and unhealthy lifestyles (see also Roopnarine et al ., ). Unfortunately, these motives are in conflict with the growing body of evidence suggesting that CP is associated with risk for increased aggressive behaviour (see, for example, Mills et al , ; UNICEF, ) and that other, non‐violent ‘positive parenting’ methods of disciplining children exist that assist caretakers to teach children self‐control and acceptable behaviour (Pickering and Sanders, ).…”

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Perceptions of Corporal Punishment among Creole and Maroon Professionals and Community Members in Suriname

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Child discipline is a vital part of child‐rearing in all cultures. The need for child discipline is generally recognised, but considerable debate exists regarding the best methods. Corporal punishment (CP) is a dominant practice in Caribbean cultures. This qualitative study investigated community perceptions of the function, legality and boundaries of CP in child‐rearing practices in Suriname, in which CP is defined as hitting a child on their buttocks or extremities using an open hand. Twelve focus group discussions were conducted with adolescent and adult community members from Creole and Maroon backgrounds, as well as with professionals working with children. ATLAS.ti (version 7.5.4), a qualitative data package, was used to conduct the analyses. This study showed how violent forms of disciplining children are widely accepted and practised in Suriname. CP is considered a necessary and respected form of disciplining children, particularly by parents. Participants know about the existence of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child that has been ratified in Suriname, but there is a lack of knowledge about its content. Developing appropriate policy responses to violence towards children requires understanding of the perception and use of CP. Such knowledge is needed to tackle the invisibility and social acceptance of violence in child discipline. Key Practitioner Messages Under certain circumstances, Corporal Punishment (CP) is accepted and applied in Suriname, despite growing knowledge of its harmful consequences. While participants considered the lawfulness of behaviour, they were primarily interested in the intentions of the caretakers when using CP If these were interpreted ‘in the best interest of the child’, CP was not considered maltreatment. Understanding of what motivates caregivers to use CP helps in developing appropriate policy responses in order to prevent and respond to violence towards children.

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Relationships Between Parenting Practices and Preschoolers’ Social Skills in African, Indo, and Mixed-Ethnic Families in Trinidad and Tobago

Cited by 27 publications

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Parenting dimensions in relation to pre-schoolers’ behaviour problems in Latvia and Lithuania

Parenting dimensions in relation to pre-schoolers’ behaviour problems in Latvia and Lithuania

Do Guyanese mothers' levels of warmth moderate the association between harshness and justness of physical punishment and preschoolers' prosocial behaviours and anger?

Perceptions of Corporal Punishment among Creole and Maroon Professionals and Community Members in Suriname

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