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Environmental impact on young children's participation in home-based activities

Erin C Albrecht1, Mary A Khetani2

  • 1Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA.

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
|December 19, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Child functional abilities and task performance influence caregiver perceptions of environmental support, which in turn impacts young children's home involvement. This highlights the importance of environmental support for early childhood participation.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Understanding factors influencing young children's participation in home activities is crucial for early intervention and support.
  • Child, family, and environmental factors play a significant role in a child's development and engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of child, family, and environmental factors on young children's participation in home-based activities.
  • To examine the relationship between functional limitations, task performance, perceived environmental support, and home involvement.

Main Methods:

  • 395 caregivers of children aged 1 month to 5 years and 11 months were recruited.
  • Data collected via online surveys (demographics, environment measure) and telephone interviews (Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Computer Adaptive Test).
  • Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data.

Main Results:

  • The model explained 31.2% of the variance in perceived environmental support and 42.5% in home involvement.
  • Fewer functional limitations and higher task performance were associated with greater perceived environmental support.
  • Perceived environmental support positively predicted higher levels of home involvement.

Conclusions:

  • Child's functional abilities and task performance significantly influence caregiver perceptions of environmental support.
  • Environmental support is a key mediator for children's participation in home activities.
  • Findings underscore the importance of optimizing environmental support for early childhood engagement, with a need for replication in diverse samples.
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