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Da-Eun Jung1,2, Soo-Young Bhang3, Won-Hye Lee4

  • 1Suwondongbu Branch Office, Gyeonggi-Incheon Regional Headquarter, National Health Insurance Service, Suwon, Republic of Korea.

Psychiatry Investigation
|June 6, 2018
PubMed

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Positive parenting, including nurturing development and language interaction, is linked to fewer behavioral issues in children. A tolerant attitude also supports better executive function, protecting against economic hardship effects.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology

Background:

  • Socioeconomic factors significantly impact child development.
  • Understanding the home environment's role is crucial for at-risk populations.
  • Low-income families face unique challenges affecting child outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between the home environment and behavioral/neurocognitive development.
  • To investigate protective factors within the home for children from low-income families.
  • To assess the influence of parenting attitudes on child development.

Main Methods:

  • Parents completed the Korean Home Environment Questionnaire (K-HOME-Q).
  • Children underwent neurocognitive assessments (IQ, Stroop, WF, DF).
  • Behavioral problems were assessed using the Korean Child Behavior Checklist (K-CBCL).

Main Results:

  • Higher 'Nurturing of Development' and 'Variety of Language Interaction' scores correlated with fewer behavioral problems.
  • 'Emotional atmosphere' and 'Tolerance toward the Child' were linked to reduced behavioral issues.
  • Positive home environment factors were associated with better executive function, despite economic hardship.

Conclusions:

  • Parental stimulation and a tolerant attitude can mitigate negative effects of economic disadvantage.
  • Home environment interventions may support children's behavioral and cognitive development.
  • Nurturing and supportive parenting are key protective factors for children's well-being.
Abstract

Keywords:
BehaviorDevelopmentHome environmentNeurocognitiveNurturingParenting

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