Korean J Child Stud. 2001; 22(2): 181-194.

Relationships among Maternal Self - Perception , Parenting Behavior , Kindergartener`s Temperament and Social Competence

어머니의 자기 - 지각 , 양육행동 및 유아의 기질과 유아의 사회적 능력

홍계옥

Kye Ok Hong

This study examined relationships among maternal self-perception, parenting behavior, kindergartener`s temperament, and social competence. The subjects were 112 kindergartners and their mothers. Instruments were the modified Self-Perception Profile for Adults, the Iowa Parent Behavior Inventory, the Parent and Teacher Temperament Questionnaire for children 3-7 years of age, and the Iowa Social Competency Scales. The data were analyzed by Pearson`s correlation, connonical correlation and regression. Results showed significant correlations among maternal self-perception, parenting behaviors, kindergartener`s temperament and social competence. Findings from analyses by cannonical correlation and regression revealed that maternal self-perception, parenting behaviors, and children`s temperament are important variables for predicting social competence in children.