Developing a model of effective parent-child interaction for preschool children (4 to 6 age): A qualitative study

The parent-child interaction is one of the determining factor in the cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral childchr('39')s development in the early years of life. However, what are the components of effective parent-child interactions model of preschoolchr('39')s age?

The purpose of this study is to developing a model of effective parent-child interaction for preschool children.

The present study was under qualitative research strategy based on thematic analysis method. The studychr('39')s population included all resources related to parent-child interactions that was selected by purposive sampling method that after removing the inessential items, 115 sources were examined Initial data were extracted from them. Initial data were extracted from them. Data were analyzed based on Braun & Clarke (2006) thematic analysis method and they were coded in term of parent-child interaction components.

Since the primary data were rewrited and 89 basic themes were located in the first stage of coding. In the second stage 21 themes were identified. In the third stage, 8 global themes were abstracted, and thematic network was formed. Finally, the validity and reliability of model was performed using the interpretive credibility method. Therefore, the results were confirmed by expertchr('39')s feedback.

The model of effective parent-child interaction of preschool children, has sufficient credibility. Thus, more researcherschr('39') attention to the issue of preschoolschr('39') parent-child interaction, will help to develop new educational programs. It can also be a index for professionals to make parents aware the importance of parent-child interactions. Therefore, it is suggested that this model be used in the development of educational protocols based on parent-child relationships.