The Relationships between Maternal Mind-mindedness, Parenting Stress, Parenting Behaviors and Preschoolers` Emotional Intelligence
Kyoung Sun Kim , Ji Young Lim
Abstract
This study explored the relationships between maternal mind-mindedness, parenting stress, parenting behaviors and preschoolers` emotional intelligence. The subjects consisted of 107 preschoolers and their mothers. The result of this study are summarized as follows; First, maternal mind-mindedness had an indirect effect on parenting behaviors through parenting stress. Second, maternal mind-mindedness had a direct impact on emotional intelligence. These results clearly indicate that maternal mind-mindedness plays a crucial role in parenting behaviors and preschoolers` emotional intelligence.
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