Perceptions about the quality of family interactions and self-belief in children

Authors

  • Helga LOOS Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Ligia Fernanda Keske CASSEMIRO Universidade Federal do Paraná

Keywords:

Parental attitudes, Self-concept, Self-esteem, Family relations

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between self-beliefs and perceptions about the quality of family interaction, in 46 students (aged 9-12) attending a public elementary school in Curitiba/Brazil. Self-belief data were collected using three scales: Control, Agency and Means-Ends Beliefs Interview; Pier-Harris Self-Concept Scale and the Rosenborg Self-Esteem Scale. The Quality of Family Interaction Scale was used to assess children’s perceptions, in which the mothers obtained better scores than the fathers. Negative conjugal relationships, inappropriate punishments and negative communication, mainly, although not exclusively, on the part of the mothers, were inversely and significantly
related to several dimensions: self-concept, self-esteem and some dimensions of control beliefs. On the other hand, positive conjugal relationships, positive communication and reinforcement, demonstrations of affection and rules/monitoring, were directly and significantly linked to the dimensions of self-concept and self-esteem. Taken together, results suggest that positive parental practices, along with positive
attitudes and involvement with children are strongly related and might predict feelings of competence, good academic accomplishment and general well-being

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Published

2010-09-30

How to Cite

LOOS, H., & CASSEMIRO, L. F. K. . (2010). Perceptions about the quality of family interactions and self-belief in children. Psychological Studies, 27(3). Retrieved from https://periodicos.puc-campinas.edu.br/estpsi/article/view/7150