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Christina Randolph1,2,3, Robert Needlman1,2, Ellen Hutchinson1
1School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
American Journal of Community Psychology
|July 1, 2024
Summary
Parental political engagement (PE) influences children. This study found PE was not linked to parenting self-efficacy, but engagement did correlate with voting behavior. Many parents are comfortable discussing PE with doctors.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Political engagement (PE) is linked to empowerment.
- Parental PE significantly impacts children's lives and development.
- Understanding parents' views on discussing PE in healthcare is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore parents' attitudes towards discussing political engagement in well-child visits.
- To investigate the relationship between voting behavior, political engagement, and parenting self-efficacy.
- To assess parental comfort levels in discussing political topics with healthcare providers.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire assessed parenting efficacy, PE beliefs, voting behavior, and demographics in parents at well-child visits.
- Data from 70 parents (predominantly mothers, low-income, and persons of color) were analyzed.
- Descriptive statistics, correlations, and factor analysis were employed.
Main Results:
- 37% of parents voted in the 2020 election; 54% felt comfortable discussing voting with a doctor.
- Factor analysis revealed two key factors: self-efficacy and engagement.
- Parental engagement, not self-efficacy, correlated with voting behavior, contrary to the hypothesis.
Conclusions:
- Political engagement was not directly related to parenting self-efficacy in this sample.
- A significant portion of parents are open to discussing political engagement with their child's doctor.
- Further research is warranted given the importance of parental influence on children's societal understanding.
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