Parenting quality: Confirmation of a higher-order latent construct with mothers of Head Start children

    Authors

    L. Hubbs-Tait; M. C. Page; E. L. Huey; H. J. Starost; A. M. Culp; R. E. Culp;M. E. Harper

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Early Childhood Res. Q.

    Keywords

    parenting quality; Head Start; latent construct; sociomoral reflection; psychosocial maturity; AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAMILIES; MORAL JUDGMENT; AGGRESSION QUESTIONNAIRE; COGNITIVE-DEVELOPMENT; SOCIOECONOMIC-STATUS; ENVIRONMENTAL RISK; ECONOMIC HARDSHIP; CONDUCT PROBLEMS; EARLY-CHILDHOOD; PROCESS MODEL; Education & Educational Research; Psychology, Developmental

    Abstract

    We proposed a higher order latent construct of parenting young children, parenting quality. This higher-order latent construct comprises five component constructs: demographic protection, psychological distress, psychosocial maturity, moral and cognitive reflectivity, and parenting attitudes and beliefs. We evaluated this model with data provided by 199 mothers of 4-year-old children enrolled in Head Start. The model was confirmed with only one adjustment suggested by modification indices. Final RMSEA was .05, CFI .96, and NNFI .94, indicating good model fit. Results were interpreted as emphasizing the interdependence of psychological and environmental demands on parenting. Implications of the model for teachers, early interventionists, and public policy are discussed. (c) 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

    Journal Title

    Early Childhood Research Quarterly

    Volume

    21

    Issue/Number

    4

    Publication Date

    1-1-2006

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    491

    Last Page

    506

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000243251400006

    ISSN

    0885-2006

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