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Effective Parenting: Theory, Mechanism, and Intervention of Parenting Competence

Xian Tong

Abstract


Parenting competence is crucial for effective child-rearing and family functioning, encompassing parents' ability to meet their children's needs and support their social development. This concept has drawn attention in educational research worldwide. This review critically examines assessment tools and factors related to understanding and improving parenting competence. It addresses dimensions of parenting competence, including conceptual frameworks, theoretical foundations, measurement tool development, infl uencing mechanisms, and intervention methodologies. The review emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing parenting competence to promote positive child development and family well-being, while also highlighting current research shortcomings and future directions.

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Parenting competence; Assessment; Mechanisms; Intervention

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v8i3.13144

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