Parenting, Socioeconomic Status and Psychosocial Functioning in Peruvian Families and their Children

Authors

  • Denisse Lisette Manrique Millones Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
  • Pol Ghesquière Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
  • Karla Van Leeuwen Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.30.3.152051
Keywords: Parenting, SES, self-worth, behavior problems, childhood, Perú

Abstract

Substantial research effort has been devoted to studying the association between parenting and child outcomes (Cohn, 1990; Kerns, Klepac, & Cole, 1996; Rubin & Burgess, 2002). Most studies regarding parenting have focused on direct effects on child adjustment. Considerably less research has pointed out indirect effects and within this; a relatively small amount of studies has taken into consideration contextual factors such as Socioeconomic Status. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relation between two dimensions of parenting (Positive Parenting and Negative Behavioral Control) and child psychosocial functioning, such as self-worth and problem behavior. We investigated (a) whether socioeconomic status moderates the relationship between parenting and child psychosocial outcomes, (b) whether parenting mediates the relation between socioeconomic status and psychosocial functioning in a Peruvian context and finally, (c) whether there are interaction effects between positive parenting and negative behavioral control. Information was gathered on 591 Peruvian children and their families from the normal population in urban zones of Metropolitan Lima. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were conducted to investigate direct and indirect effects (mediation and moderation). Results revealed a significant mediation effect of positive parenting and negative behavioral control in the relationship between socioeconomic status and self-worth. Implications about the role played by context are discussed.

Numerosas investigaciones han analizado la asociación entre crianza y el desarrollo infantil (Cohn, 1990; Kerns, Klepac, y Cole, 1996; Rubin & Burgess, 2002). La mayoría de estudios se han centrado en los efectos directos sobre la adaptación del niño. Considerablemente menos investigaciones han señalado los efectos indirectos y dentro de ellas, una cantidad relativamente pequeña han considerado factores contextuales (ej. nivel socioeconómico). El objetivo de este artículo es analizar la relación entre dos dimensiones de crianza (crianza positiva y control negativo del comportamiento) y factores psicosociales infantiles (auto-valía y problemas de conducta). Se investigó (a) si el nivel socioeconómico moderaba la relación entre crianza y el funcionamiento psicosocial del niño, (b) si la crianza actuaba como mediador en la relación entre nivel socioeconómico y el funcionamiento psicosocial, por último, (c) si existían efectos de interacción entre crianza positiva y control negativo del comportamiento. La información fue obtenida de 591 niños peruanos y sus familias en zonas urbanas de Lima Metropolitana. Se utilizó Análisis de Regresión Múltiple Jerárquica con el fin de investigar los efectos directos e indirectos (mediación y moderación). Los resultados revelaron un efecto mediador de crianza positiva y control negativo del comportamiento en la relación entre el nivel socioeconómico y la auto-valía. Se discuten implicaciones sobre el importante rol desempeñado por el contexto.

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Published
09-08-2014
How to Cite
Manrique Millones, D. L., Ghesquière, P., & Van Leeuwen, K. (2014). Parenting, Socioeconomic Status and Psychosocial Functioning in Peruvian Families and their Children. Anales de Psicología / Annals of Psychology, 30(3), 995–1005. https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.30.3.152051
Issue
Vol. 30 No. 3 (2014)
Section
Developmental and Educational Psychology

 

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