Psychology

Parental consideration of children's experiences: A critical review of parenting constructs

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to bring together and highlight common conceptual elements and findings from constructs that involve parents' consideration of children's viewpoints and experiences: parental sensitivity, empathy, perspective taking, responsiveness, autonomy support, and scaffolding. Research on each of these constructs suggests that consideration in the parenting role is associated with better child development, learning, and well-being. We examine definitions and measures of the constructs to address how parental consideration has been conceptualized. We also review positive child development indicators that have been associated with it, across various periods, contexts, and domains of development. By drawing attention to this common denominator and adopting an integrative perspective, we hope to contribute to future research and help transfer knowledge to parents about this key, facilitative parenting dimension.

Publication Title

Journal of Family Theory and Review

Publication Date

2022

Volume

14

Issue

4

First Page

593

Last Page

619

ISSN

1756-2570

DOI

10.1111/jftr.12467

Keywords

autonomy support, empathy, parenting, perspective taking, responsiveness, review, scaffolding, sensitivity

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