Learning and Parenting in Spanish Environments: Prosocial Behavior, Aggression, and Self-Concept

The psychology of sustainability and sustainable development is related to improvements in people’s quality of life in different environments, including the family. Based on this theoretical approach, this study explores the relationships between parenting styles (maternal and paternal support, cont...

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Published in:Sustainability 2019-10, Vol.11 (19), p.5193
Main Authors: Bagán, Gema, Tur-Porcar, Ana M., Llorca, Anna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adjustment
Aggression
Aggressive behavior
Aggressiveness
Behavior
Child development
Children
Children & youth
Communication
Families & family life
Girls
Parents & parenting
Personal relationships
Psychology
Quality of life
Self esteem
Sustainable development
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Summary:The psychology of sustainability and sustainable development is related to improvements in people’s quality of life in different environments, including the family. Based on this theoretical approach, this study explores the relationships between parenting styles (maternal and paternal support, control, and neglect) and prosocial behavior, aggression, and self-concept of children from Spain aged 4–7 years (M = 5.81; DS = 1.05). Participants were 635 boys and girls (53.7% boys; 46.3% girls) from Valencia and Castellón (Spain). Most parents had low educational levels and low-qualified, temporary jobs. Over 82% of participants were from Spain. The other participants were from Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. The results indicate that maternal support and control have the strongest relationships with children’s prosocial behavior, aggression, and self-concept, fundamentally as predictors of self-concept and aggression. According to children’s perceptions, maternal parenting plays a more prominent role than paternal parenting. Authoritarian and neglectful parenting at these ages seems to be perceived less negatively than at other ages, and the effects of such parenting may arise at a later age. Furthermore, prosocial behavior and self-concept curb aggression. These results can support the design of interventions in childhood.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su11195193