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Effect of Home Environment Quality and Father's Parenting Participation on School Readiness of Preschool Children

가정환경의 질과 아버지의 양육참여가 취학 전 유아의 학교준비도에 미치는 영향

  • Cho, Kyung Jin (Department of Child and Family Studies, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Ahn, Sun Hee (Department of Child and Family Studies, Kyung Hee University)
  • 조경진 (경희대학교 아동가족학과) ;
  • 안선희 (경희대학교 아동가족학과)
  • Received : 2014.09.30
  • Accepted : 2014.11.21
  • Published : 2015.06.30
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Abstract

This study investigated the effect of home environment quality and fathers' parenting participation on school readiness of preschool children. The subjects were 101 5-years old children, mothers and teachers at child care centers located in the Gyeonggi area. Home environment quality was measured using a 'Korean Home Environment' questionnaire. Parenting participation by fathers was measured by 'Scale for Productive Roles of Fathers of Children in Their Early Childhood.' Lastly, the children's school readiness measured the 'School Readiness Inventory.' Collected data were analyzed using t-test, correlation analysis, and hierarchical multiple regression. The results of the study showed that the school readiness of preschool children differed by gender. The score of girls' school readiness was higher than boys' school readiness. Such difference was apparent in the school readiness areas of general knowledge, mathematical knowledge, and adjustment. There was a positive correlation between age and the school readiness of preschool children. An increase in children's age also increased school readiness in the areas of linguistic knowledge, mathematical knowledge, and adjustment. Home environment quality and fathers' parenting participation directly influenced the school readiness of preschool children. The pattern of the results suggests that a desirable home environment and fathers' contribution in the family for children are critical components to prepare preschool children for elementary school.

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