Korean Journal of Child Studies (아동학회지)

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The Relationships between Maternal Mind-mindedness, Parenting Stress, Parenting Behaviors and Preschoolers' Emotional Intelligence

어머니의 마음의식, 양육스트레스 및 양육행동과 유아의 정서지능 간의 관계

  • Received : 2014.02.27
  • Accepted : 2014.06.16
  • Published : 2014.06.30
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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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