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Examining the factor structure of the home learning environment

Alexa Ellis1, Connor D O'Rear2, Jimena Cosso3

  • 1Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA.

Journal of Experimental Child Psychology
|January 22, 2025

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

The home learning environment (HLE) is multidimensional, encompassing literacy, numeracy, executive function, and science. Caregivers engage most in literacy and least in science/numeracy activities.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Educational Psychology
  • Family Studies

Background:

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  • Utilized data from 913 caregivers of children aged 2-6 years.
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Keywords:
Executive functionHome learning environment (HLE)LiteracyNumeracy

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    • A seven-factor model provided the best fit for the HLE structure.
    • The identified factors included code-based literacy, oral language literacy, informal numeracy, formal numeracy, core science, practice science, and executive function.
    • Caregivers reported highest engagement in literacy activities and lowest engagement in science and numeracy activities.

    Conclusions:

    • The home learning environment is a complex, multidimensional construct.
    • Specific HLE domains show varying levels of caregiver engagement.
    • Findings inform the development of targeted strategies to support diverse aspects of early childhood learning at home.
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