Children's Attitudes Research Articles

Attitudes, knowledge, and related factors on paediatric dental radiography among parents of children aged less than 13 years attended a tertiary care public dental hospital.

Dental radiography is an essential diagnostic tool in paediatric dentistry. To explore attitudes, knowledge, and related factors of paediatric dental radiography among parents who attended the radiology department of a premier public dental hospital. The study was conducted at the National Dental Hospital (Teaching) Sri Lanka among 124 parents whose children (<13-years) underwent dental radiographic examination. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, radiographic investigations, and parental knowledge and attitudes on paediatric dental radiography were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Data were entered and analyzed using the SPSS-21 statistical software package. The mean score (95% CI) of parental attitudes and knowledge on paediatric dental radiography were 17.55 (17.64-18.45) on a scale from 7 to 35 and 3.73 (3.34-4.13) on a scale from -7 to +7, respectively. Significant differences in parental knowledge were evident by child's age (p = 0.046), ethnicity (p = 0.035), and parental attitudes (p = 0.024). Binary logistic regression analysis revealed a significant independent association between parental attitudes with parental knowledge: OR (95% CI) = 2.413 (1.098-5.302) (p = 0.028). Parents demonstrated less favorable attitudes but sufficient knowledge on many aspects of paediatric dental radiography. Therefore, interventions are needed to improve parental attitudes on paediatric dental radiography especially by providing child-friendly services.

Критериальное поле и диагностические инструменты определения эмоционального благополучия детей дошкольного возраста в семье и образовательной организации

&lt;p&gt;The article is devoted to the important problem of identification of the emotional well-being of preschool children in the family and educational organization. Basing on the analysis of existing approaches to this problem in Russian psychological and pedagogical science, the authors have identified the criteria field of the concept of "emotional well-being", which is a complex level structure of interrelated criteria and indicators: emotional background (manifestation of emotions), the ability to control emotions (emotional stability) and emotional perception of situations (emotional attitude to situations and events). Such manifestations in the behavior and activities of a child, depending on the conditions of his life in a family or educational organization, are negative or positive. The complexity of the concept of "emotional well-being" and the criteria field of its identification in childhood requires an integrated approach to the development of diagnostic tools. The authors announced a developed set of diagnostic tools, which includes methods that allow to record external indicators of the emotional state of a child, to identify the child's internal emotional attitude to current or predicted events, as well as to obtain an external indirect assessment of the child's subjective state and the child's subjective attitude to situations in the family and educational organization. It is noted that the announced methods can be used in the practice of preschool education in order to support psychological and pedagogical development of preschool children including various target groups, as well as in the targeted psychological assistance of families with preschool children.&lt;/p&gt;

“We Were Beaten Down”: Parents' Concerns about Children's Digital Media Use

ABSTRACTParents' concerns about children's digital media use were investigated using data from semi‐structured interviews with 17 parents of children ages five to 11 at three branches of a U.S. urban public library system. Data were analyzed using collaborative inductive thematic analysis and analyzed with the lens of culturally‐constructed anxieties about new media. The most common concerns included worries about exposure to inappropriate content, worries about digital media taking up time that children would otherwise spend engaging in more meaningful activities, concerns about safety and privacy, and worries about negative effects on children's behaviors, attitudes, and social skills. Further analysis showed parents' deeper concern for children's healthy development to underlie these narrower concerns. The authors conclude with the recommendation to shift the framing of discourse around parenting with digital media from risk protection to digital media education. Such a shift could raise awareness that framing children and digital media only in terms of risks is overly simplistic, and it could help parents come to understand that children's digital media use is not just risky but also an opportunity for children to derive educational and social benefits, and learn how to operate in a digital media‐dominated information ecosystem.

Parental Stress and Attitudes of Children’s Mothers Aged 0 to 10 Years

Parental Stress and Attitudes of Children’s Mothers Aged 0 to 10 Years

The Effect of Physical Education with a Humanistic Approach on the Physical Activity Level and Physical Fitness in Shy Children

Background: Shy children often avoid interacting with their peers, which can restrict their participation in physical activities and impact their physical fitness. Therefore, it is essential to offer specific support and strategies to assist these children in increasing their involvement and enhancing their physical fitness. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate how physical education, utilizing a humanistic approach, impacts the physical fitness and daily physical activity behavior of shy children. Methods: In order to achieve this, a quasi-experimental field study was planned with pre- and post-tests including a control group. Participants were 9 to 10-year-old elementary school girls from Tehran, selected based on the Chick-Briggs Shyness Scale Physical fitness was measured using tests for cardiorespiratory endurance, agility, muscular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility. The physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) was utilized in assessing children's attitude towards physical activity. The experimental group (n = 15) received a physical education course with a humanistic approach using the teaching physical and social responsibility (TPSR) model, while the control group (n = 15) maintained their usual daily routines. Results: The experimental group showed significant improvements in physical activity levels, muscular endurance, and flexibility compared to the control group. A humanistic, game-based educational approach using the TPSR model can effectively improve certain components of physical fitness and promote a positive attitude towards physical activity in shy children. Conclusions: This approach can help teachers and coaches better understand and assist this group of children in overcoming the negative relationship between shyness, sports participation, and physical fitness.

STUDY OF THE IMPORTANCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ATTITUDE IN THE PROCESS OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

The presented article discusses the psychological aspects of the process of inclusive education. In order for children with special educational needs to easily adapt to the environment and learn successfully, individual work and differential education methods gave pedagogical results, but their impact was weak and unstable through cases from real practice. In order to increase and stabilize the effectiveness of these methods, there was a need to use the theory of psychological attitudes. For this purpose, the assumption was made and the importance of ensuring the success of a student in the framework of the theory of psychological relations was substantiated. A positive self-assessment, which is based on a sense of self-worth, ensures the formation of a degree of independence of the student, which not only increases the success of his studies at school, but also serves as a guarantee of his life success. The end result is a long-term strategic orientation of the theory of psychological attitudes, which is focused on the maximum disclosure of the student's self-identity. The relevance of the space-time continuum of the theory of relativity (St), founded by A. Einstein in the period of quantum leaps and bounds, as it is today, is extremely high. Especially its importance increases many times in the process of inclusive education. The article presents a methodology for using the theory of psychological attitudes to establish the relationship between the child's cognition and behavior of the SED on the basis of previously studied situations. As a result of the purposeful laying of the theory of psychological attitude to the foundations of the educational space of an educational organization, the student's confidence in the context of their own characteristics and the improvement of their relationship with reality increases. Being the main approach here – "focus", it covers 4 zones: the current situation – the state of the student of the SED; the influence of space, that is, medium and time on it; the child's own attitude to the SED to the situation, as well as the degree of professional-specialized analysis of the situation. Research work of Universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan (abylai Khan. The University of the Ministry of education and science of the Republic of Kazakhstan named after H. A. Yassawi. It was conducted jointly with scientists of the ICTU). The research base is Taraz regional university named after M. Kh. Dulaty; the experimental site is an educational organization No. 16 in the village of Kordai, Zhambyl region.

Children's and parents' attitudes to and knowledge about HPV vaccination following a targeted information intervention.

The aim of this study was to investigate Swedish children's and parents' attitudes and knowledge about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination a year after gender-neutral HPV vaccination was introduced in Sweden's national immunization program (NIP). Additional information about HPV and vaccine was provided in the extended immunazation program. In total, 276 parents and 206 children from 22 School Health Services responded to a web-based survey. Results showed that half of the children and about a third of the parents received additional Public Health Agency information about HPV vaccination, and a majority were satisfied. Parents considered HPV vaccination being important for their children's health, and both children and parents considered it important to vaccinate all genders against HPV. Both children and parents rated school nurses as most reliable source of HPV vaccination information. Teachers were also a common source of HPV and HPV vaccination information for children. Further research among teachers in Sweden is needed to explore their knowledge and abilities to inform students and parents about HPV and vaccination.

Shaping Young Minds: The Influence of Environmental Factors on Students Attitude

The study focused on how the environment influences primary school children's attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors. It looked at factors like family, school, and community settings, as well as physical characteristics such as climate. The study aimed to understand students' environmental attitudes and determine the impact on their feelings and behaviors, while also promoting knowledge and values for environmental protection. The study was descriptive, targeting primary school students in Lodhran district. A sample of 325 students was selected using random sampling. A 35-item questionnaire was used, and data was collected through self-effort. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire was ensured through pilot testing and experts’ opinions. The data was analyzed using frequency, mean score, percentage, and standard deviation. Overall, the study concluded that creating welcoming, supportive, and interactive environment in various settings was essential for fostering positive attitudes and self-confidence in primary school children. This study recommends that school heads and teachers should create a conducive learning environment to promote students' behaviors essential for their future lives.

IS CO-PARENTING POSSIBLE AFTER DIVORCE?: A SCOPING REVIEW OF THE EFFECTS ON CHILDREN

Post-divorce adjustment efforts lead to significant changes in the roles and functions of parents and children. This study examines how parenting attitudes and the co-parenting process develop after divorce and their reflections on children. Articles published in English between 2018 and 2024 in the Web of Science Core Collection database were reviewed, focusing on relevant keywords related to post-divorce co-parenting attitudes. A total of 51 articles were analyzed, and various themes were identified. The analysis revealed themes such as post-divorce adjustment, barriers, and facilitators in co-parenting. Parents' emotional challenges affect children's behavior and attitudes, while positive parental relationships support children's psychological well-being. Children who adapt better to divorce may feel the traumatic effects less intensely. Supporting parents' positive relationships with each other and allowing children to express their thoughts freely can contribute to reducing behavioral problems in children. These findings highlight the importance of special education programs for parents and children for post-divorce adjustment, the promotion of joint custody, and policies and legal regulations to enhance cooperation between parents.

Ability to Maintain and Improve Health and Socio-Demographic Correlates among Children in Albania.

Our aim was to assess the level and socio-demographic correlates of the ability to maintain health among children in Albania, a post-communist country in the Western Balkans. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Albania in September 2022. The study population consisted of a nationwide representative sample of 7,831 schoolchildren (≈54% girls) aged 12-15 years. A structured self-administered and anonymous questionnaire inquired about the children's attitudes toward health promotion (ability to maintain and improve health) and a range of key dimensions on knowledge and practices regarding healthcare services. Socio-demographic data were also collected. Binary logistic regression was used to assess the socio-demographic correlates of children's ability to maintain health. Overall, about 71% of schoolchildren exhibited the best attitudes toward health promotion (ability to maintain and improve health). In the multivariable adjusted logistic regression models, poorer attitudes toward health promotion (ability to maintain and improve health) were significantly related to older age (OR=1.2, 95% CI=1.0-1.3), middle/low maternal education (OR=1.2, 95%CI=1.1-1.3), poor/very poor economic situation (OR=1.5, 95%CI=1.2-1.8), lack of appropriate knowledge about rights to healthcare (OR=1.3, 95% CI=1.1-1.5), lack of knowledge about obtaining healthcare services (OR=1.7, 95%CI=1.4-2.2), and lack of consultations/visits with health professionals excluding vaccinations (OR=1.2, 95%CI=1.1-1.4). Almost 1/3rd of Albanian schoolchildren included in this study did not exhibit the best attitudes toward health promotion (ability to maintain and improve health). The best attitudes were related to a higher socioeconomic level and adequate knowledge and practices regarding healthcare services. There is thus a need to increase health literacy levels among children in order to ultimately induce sustainable healthy behavioural/lifestyle practices.

Chinese mothers' profiles of color-conscious socialization and social dominance orientation: Relations to children's racial attitudes.

This study concerns Chinese mothers' color-conscious socialization and social dominance orientation and how these relate to children's racial attitudes. Data were collected from a sample of 155 Chinese children (71 girls) aged 7-11 years and their mothers, from urban regions across China (Shanghai, Jinan, and cities in Jiangsu Province), including observations of mothers' color-conscious practices, self-reported social dominance orientation, and children's attitudes toward light-skinned Chinese, tan-skinned Chinese, and White groups. All children were born in urban areas and from middle-income families. Variable- and person-centered analyses suggested three areas of color-conscious practices, racial appearance, cultural background, and grouping, and revealed heterogeneity in associations between color consciousness and social dominance orientation. Mothers' acknowledgment of shared culture was associated with children's positive attitudes toward their racial ingroup with darker skin tone. This study emphasizes the importance of a nuanced and contextualized understanding of color-conscious socialization. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Changing Nepali children's attitudes toward conservation through a participatory education program.

People's attitude toward wildlife is known to affect the success of conservation programs. Public education can increase support for conservation measures by providing the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions, improve pro-environmental behaviour and potentially enlist participation. To that end, we developed a participatory conservation education program in Nepal with a target audience of secondary school students. Our lessons emphasized ecological balance by highlighting the roles of individual species, including the rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta). This species presents a challenge for educating the public about maintaining balance in nature, because although an important seed disperser and species of religious significance, macaques are frequently involved in human-wildlife conflict and considered a pest species. We evaluated the impact of our program by surveying students from six socioeconomically similar schools, four that participated in our program and two that had not. Our questionnaire was comprised of knowledge questions about local wildlife and conservation issues, an open-ended listing exercise to determine species preferences, and statements that elicited students' opinions regarding empathy toward animals. Knowledge about and attitude toward wildlife, including M. mulatta, were greater in students that participated in the program. More importantly, these students were more likely to understand the role individual species play in a balanced ecosystem, how human behaviour can negatively impact wildlife, and how they could participate in conservation efforts. Gender was not a factor in any response. We discuss the merits of using a participatory learning platform in a standalone education program that has long-term purpose, funding, and buy-in.

Investigation of the psychometric properties of the Turkish child-friendly Oral Health Questionnaire

BackgroundOral problems are a common occurrence among school-age children. In order to develop effective oral health interventions and services, it is essential to determine children's oral health behaviours using an internationally accepted standardised instrument that is child-friendly. However, no instrument currently exists to measure oral health according to the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) in Turkish school-aged children. The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Oral Health Questionnaire, which includes the components of the theory of planned behavior such as attitude toward children's oral health, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and self-efficacy, for the Turkish population.MethodsThis was a methodological–descriptive–correlational study conducted on 298 school children aged 9–10 years. Data were collected using The Oral Health Questionnaire. The data were evaluated using explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha, item-total score correlation, and Pearson product-moment correlation analysis.ResultsFactor analysis confirmed the five-dimensional structure. The factor loads were greater than 0.30, and all fit indices were greater than 0.90. The model consistency indexes were found to be X2 = 146.95, RMSEA = 0.053, GFI = 0.94, CFI = 0.98, IFI = 0.97, and NNFI = 0.97. The Cronbach's alpha values of its sub-dimensions were 0.71 and 0.80.ConclusionsThe Turkish version of Oral Health Questionnaire is considered a reliable and valid instrument that can be used by professionals to determine children's attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and oral and dental health intentions toward tooth brushing.

The Moderating Effect of Human Rights Education: Examining the Relationship Between Parental Abuse, Child Self-Esteem, and Human Rights Attitude.

This study aims to investigate the mediating role of child self-esteem in the relationship between parental abuse and children's human rights attitude, while exploring the moderating effect of children's participation in human rights education on these associations. Using data from 2020 Children and Youth Human Rights Survey (N = 5,673 students, 50% female, mean age = 15.53), we conducted structural equation modeling to assess the conceptual model's validity. Parental abuse showed a negative relationship with human rights attitude. For children not participating in human rights education, self-esteem acted as a partial mediator, while for participating children, self-esteem served as a full mediator. Paradoxically, human rights education may be linked to lower self-esteem in certain groups of children. The magnitude of the negative association between parental abuse and self-esteem was stronger for those who participated in human rights education compared to those who did not. This implies that the psychological well-being maintained through dysfunctional protective systems may momentarily crumble when faced with contradictory information. These compelling findings furnish valuable perspectives on the significance of equipping children with knowledge and principles related to human rights, a crucial aspect in molding their outlooks, coping mechanisms, and fortitude when confronted with challenging situations. Based on these results, the importance of human rights education and the need for careful composition of human rights education content for abused children were discussed.

Change is Possible: A Case Study of Multicultural Education in Slovenia

This study investigated the attitudes of Slovene elementary school students towards multiculturalism and the effect of educational workshops on these attitudes. This research fills a gap in the existing literature as there is a lack of studies on the impact of multicultural workshops in Slovenia. This study employed a case study approach that focused on a specific elementary school. The literature review discusses the concept of multiculturalism, approaches to multicultural education, and attitudes of teachers and the general population towards multiculturalism. These findings suggest that children's attitudes towards multiculturalism can change over time if they are exposed to multicultural workshops and learn about multiculturalism. This study also highlights the lack of knowledge and experience among Slovene teachers regarding multicultural education. The results contribute to the understanding of multicultural education in the Slovenian context and provide insights into the effectiveness of educational workshops in shaping students' attitudes towards multiculturalism. This study has implications for educators and policymakers in designing and implementing multicultural education programmes in elementary schools.

A Study on the Language Status of Left-behind Children in Key Counties of National Rural Revitalization and a relevant Application development : A Case Study of Youyang

At present, the problem of left-behind children in our country is receiving more and more attention. As the key object of rural revitalization, the language status of left-behind children is very important to the improvement of rural education quality and the overall revitalization strategy. Taking Youyang County as an example, this paper aims to explore the influencing factors of left-behind children's language attitude in Youyang area, and analyze the role and benefits of corresponding Putonghua Help App on language learning. Through the investigation and analysis of the left-behind children's language use in Youyang area, it is found that they have the characteristics of "multi-language coexistence, strong side and weak side" in language. In this context, the emergence of Mandarin Help App provides a convenient, efficient and interesting way for left-behind children to learn. By using Putonghua Help App, left-behind children can better improve their Putonghua level and promote ethnic language exchange and cultural inheritance. Therefore, Putonghua Help App plays an important role in improving the language attitude of left-behind children in Youyang area and improving Putonghua level, which has positive significance in promoting the improvement of local language environment. Meanwhile, the research results will provide strong support for improving the language education of left-behind children and promoting rural revitalization.

Comparative study on emotional behavior and parental job stress of only-child and non-only-child preschool children.

Studies have revealed that Children's psychological, behavioral, and emotional problems are easily influenced by the family environment. In recent years, the family structure in China has undergone significant changes, with more families having two or three children. To explore the relationship between emotional behavior and parental job stress in only preschool and non-only preschool children. Children aged 3-6 in kindergartens in four main urban areas of Shijiazhuang were selected by stratified sampling for a questionnaire and divided into only and non-only child groups. Their emotional behaviors and parental pressure were compared. Only and non-only children were paired in a 1:1 ratio by class and age (difference less than or equal to 6 months), and the matched data were compared. The relationship between children's emotional behavior and parents' job stress before and after matching was analyzed. Before matching, the mother's occupation, children's personality characteristics, and children's rearing patterns differed between the groups (P < 0.05). After matching 550 pairs, differences in the children's parenting styles remained. There were significant differences in children's gender and parents' attitudes toward children between the two groups. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) scores of children in the only child group and the Parenting Stress Index-Short Form (PSI-SF) scores of parents were significantly lower than those in the non-only child group (P < 0.05). Pearson's correlation analysis showed that after matching, there was a positive correlation between children's parenting style and parents' attitudes toward their children (r = 0.096, P < 0.01), and the PSI-SF score was positively correlated with children's gender, parents' attitudes toward their children, and SDQ scores (r = 0.077, 0.193, 0.172, 0.222). Preschool children's emotional behavior and parental pressure were significantly higher in multi-child families. Parental pressure in differently structured families was associated with many factors, and preschool children's emotional behavior was positively correlated with parental pressure.

Associations between parental civic engagement, negative beliefs towardcivic engagement and youths' future civic attitudes and behaviors.

Civic engagement (CE) in adolescence is associated with a higher level of engagement in adulthood and is reported to be beneficial to youth's development and societal well-being. Parents are among the most influential factors in adolescents' lives. This study examined the associations between parents' own civic participation, their negative beliefs toward youth CE and their child's future CE. While prior research documented positive associations between parental civic behaviors and youth CE, the role of parental negative beliefs has remained unexplored and could act as an additional barrier to adolescents' CE. A total of 234 adolescents (65% girls; mean age = 13.77) and their parents (79% mothers; mean age = 44.20), residing in the Canadian province of Quebec from 2016 to 2019, were recruited for this cross-sectional study. Parents completed measures of their civic activities and their negative beliefs regarding youth CE. Adolescents completed measures of future civic attitudes and behaviors. Hierarchical regressions revealed significant positive cross-sectional associations between parental civic behaviors and their child's future civic attitudes and behaviors. However, parental negative beliefs toward youth CE were negatively associated with youths' future civic attitudes and behaviors, even after considering parental civic behaviors and family socioeconomic status. Adolescents' age did not moderate these relationships. These findings highlight the significant role that parents could play in shaping CE of future generations. Interventions promoting youth CE should thus target both adolescents and their parents.

Overview of Parents' Behavior in Providing Sexual Education to Children aged 7-11 Years in the Kuranji Health Center Working Area, Padang City

Background: Cases of child sexual abuse are on the rise worldwide. Parents are the primary source of socialization and play an important role in shaping children's attitudes and practices related to sexuality. Objective: To determine the description of parental behavior in providing sexual education to children aged 7-11 years. Methods: This study is a descriptive study. The population in the study were all parents who have children aged 7-11 years. The research was conducted in August-December 2023. The research sample amounted to 379 people, with purposive sampling technique. The research instrument used a questionnaire that included knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors. Data were analyzed using SPSS software to display frequency distribution. Results: Parents' knowledge is lacking (52.5%), parents' attitudes are not supportive (50.7%), parents with negative perceptions (50.4%), parents' trust is not good (56.5%), and parents' behavior is not good (51.5%). Conclusion: Most parents' behavior is not good in providing sexual education to children. Education and counseling programs are needed for parents to improve their knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors related to children's sexual education.

A szülő és gyermek egészségmagatartásának kapcsolata

In recent years our daily lives have been characterised by lifestyle diseases, sedentary lifestyle, high level of physical inactivity, global pandemic. Because of this reason health becomes as an important value in our everyday life. It can be said that health status is a dynamic status which is affected by various aspects. The development of health behaviour involves individual decision-making and choices, the social and built environment, as well as various socialization contexts. The family model and the socio-economic status of the family play a crucial role in shaping children's attitudes towards health culture, exerting a significant influence on the formation of children's habits such as physical activity and proper nutrition. In childhood, there is partial control, with parents making decisions about living conditions, nutrition, and most aspects of the child's life. It is also important to note, that adolescents constitute a demographic where primary prevention can achieve the most long-term successes. Because of this reason, at the centre of our research is the examination of parental patterns and their reflection in the health behaviour of young adults, including eating-, sleeping-, and harmful habits as well as covid pandemic's effect on the eating habits of the families.JEL Code: I12