Examination of the Predicting Effect of the Resiliency Levels of Parents on the Resiliency Levels of Preschool Children

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the predicting effect of the resiliency levels of parents on the resiliency levels of preschool children. The sample group of the study consisted of 110 children aged 5-6 receiving the preschool education, 110 mothers and 110 fathers in the province of Denizli. Data collection tools, used in the study, included The Children's Ego Resiliency Scale for children and the Family Resilience Scale-FRS for parents. The Children's Ego Resiliency Scale was filled out by teachers. The Family Resilience Scale-FRS, on the other hand, was filled out by parents separately. Simple Linear Regression Analysis was used to analyse the data. According to results, mothers' self-efficacy levels significantly predicted children's resiliency levels. Mothers' challenge commitment to life and control levels didn't not significantly predicted children's resiliency levels. Also fathers' challenge commitment to life and self-efficacy levels significantly predicted children's resiliency levels. Fathers' control levels didn't not significantly predicted children's resiliency levels. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.