The association between parental emotional styles and emotional problems among preschool children

Abstract

Introduction: Emotional problem is one of the common mental health problems in children. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between parental emotional styles and emotional problem among preschool children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in preschool in Kota Bharu and Machang. A set of questionnaires consisted of the PESQ and the SDQ were distributed using Google Form as well as hardcopy of questionnaire for data collection. Data were analysed using Logistic Regression (LR). The significance value was set at p < 0.05. Results: A total of 92 parents of preschool school was involved in this study. The majority of respondents were females (80.4%), and married (94.7%). All parents were Malay Muslim with mean age(year), 33.61, and mean household income(RM), 5429.34. Based on the LR, parental age (p = 0.003) was significantly. However, emotional coaching (p = 0.338) and emotional dismissing (p = 0.923) were not significant. Conclusion: Parental age was significant predictor of emotional problem in preschool children.