2021
DOI: 10.1111/sode.12576
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Maternal caregiving, prosocial behavior, and self‐esteem in middle childhood

Abstract: This study assessed maternal caregiving quality and children's prosocial behavior as related to changes in child self‐esteem from early childhood across the transition into formal schooling. Although a robust literature indicates that sensitive caregiving promotes self‐esteem, less is known about the potential contribution of children's positive social behavior to enhanced self‐esteem. This study drew on a diverse sample of young children (N = 250; Mage = 4.085, SD = .249; 50% female, 50% male; 46% Latinx) to … Show more

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“…These shared emotion regulation experiences provide children an opportunity to learn about their emotions in a supportive environment (Raikes & Thompson, 2006). Warmth in parenting is also linked to the development of healthy self‐esteem and prosocial behaviors in early childhood (Coulombe & Yates, 2022), a greater capacity for self‐regulation (Song et al., 2018), and the development of confidence and autonomy when learning new skills as well as when interacting with peers and teachers (Merz et al., 2015). The development of effective emotion regulation skills has been identified as necessary for discussing racism and related topics (Ford et al., 2022) and when encouraged among children, has resulted in increased sensitivity to racism and discrimination (Triliva et al., 2014).…”
Section: The Potmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These shared emotion regulation experiences provide children an opportunity to learn about their emotions in a supportive environment (Raikes & Thompson, 2006). Warmth in parenting is also linked to the development of healthy self‐esteem and prosocial behaviors in early childhood (Coulombe & Yates, 2022), a greater capacity for self‐regulation (Song et al., 2018), and the development of confidence and autonomy when learning new skills as well as when interacting with peers and teachers (Merz et al., 2015). The development of effective emotion regulation skills has been identified as necessary for discussing racism and related topics (Ford et al., 2022) and when encouraged among children, has resulted in increased sensitivity to racism and discrimination (Triliva et al., 2014).…”
Section: The Potmentioning
confidence: 99%