Desarrollo socioemocional y factores de riesgo y protección en los niños de 3 a 4 años de la ciudad de Guayaquil

Abstract

The main objective of this research work is to identify protective and risk factors (discipline practices, mother's conditions, stimulation activities) that influence the socioemotional development of 3 and 4-year-old children in a non-formal program in the Guayaquil city. To carry out this study, a non-experimental methodological design was used, through the observation of the sample in a natural context, to collect data and be analyzed later. In addition, the methodology used was descriptive research in which the socioeconomic context, parenting practices and stimulation activities carried out by families were analyzed. The results obtained show that the level of socio-emotional development of the 3 and 4- year-old children in this sample is 70% above expectations, in addition to the economic level by income of the sample is average at 40% and a half 50% low, the mothers' educational level is high school in 95% and finally 75% are housewives and have an average level of satisfaction with their life. Therefore, it is important to review this nformation for future studies in which it is analyzed whether there is a relationship between the mentioned variables with socio-emotional development. Keywords: DISCIPLINE, SOCIO-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, MOTHER'S CONDITIONS, STIMULATION ACTIVITIES