Study of parental handling patterns in a primary school of Kolkata.
Indian J Public Health
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2008 Oct-Dec; 52(4): 212-4
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-109552
ABSTRACT
The intricate pattern of parenting in our socio-cultural context needs evaluation hence this study was done with the objective to reveal the parenting styles of school going children. 141 school children belonging to the age group 6-10 years were included in the study. The Parental Handling Questionnaire a 14-item scale consisting of 10 items of care and 4-items of control was administered to the mothers accompanying the children. Rating was done on a 3-point. The scale showed moderate internal consistency. 5 independent factors with overlapping items of care and control were deduced on factor analysis indicating multidimensional aspects of parenting in our society.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Schools
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Family
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Child
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Child Rearing
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Sex Factors
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India
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Public Health
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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