The Multiple Dimensions of Parental Involvement in China and Its Links to Children's Social Emotional Development

• In Event: 43.077 - MTCC Roundtable Session 15
  In Roundtable Session: 43.077-12 - Exploring the Perspectives of Parents, Teachers, and Schools Implementing Social and Emotional Learning

Abstract

Parental involvement in children’s education is a critical factor associated with children’s social emotional development. It is vital to ascertain the extent to which aspects of parental involvement can promote children’s social emotional development and which expressions can help the most. Using a large low-income sample from China (N=2,515), this study examined the effects of parental involvement overall and specific categories of involvement on children’s social emotional development. Results indicate a significant relationship between parental involvement and overall social emotional development. The study also examined the mediation role of parent-child relationship between parental involvement and social emotional development. The significance of these results in promoting children’s social emotional development in Chinese families are discussed.

Authors

• Yuan Du, Beiijng Academy of Educational Sciences

• Mao Yaqing, Bejing Normal University