Impact of parental time investment on child development among dual income family
List of Authors
  • Angie Lim , Siti Kausar Zakaria

Keyword
  • Parental Time Investment, Child Development, Socio-Culture, Family Dynamics

Abstract
  • This cross-sectional study investigates how early childhood development is impacted by parental time commitment in the Horizon Hill dual-income family community. This study employs quantitative method approach to examine how changes in parental engagement dynamics affect children's behavior, mental health, and cognitive functioning both before and after the intervention. The results demonstrate that families have a great involvement rate, with 10 out of 11 demonstrating a strong dedication to enhancing their children's developmental experiences through the program's seamless integration into their daily routines. The results also show that advances in children's cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral dimensions positively correspond with higher parental investment. These findings highlight how important parental participation is in helping Horizon Hill neighborhood children have great early experiences. This study has ramifications that go beyond improving child well-being and encouraging good parenting techniques through community-based interventions. By comprehending how parental time investment affects child development, policymakers and practitioners can create focused initiatives that enable parents to create caring environments that support their kids' development and success. This study adds to our understanding of the dynamics of parent-child relationships and emphasizes how important it is to spend quality time raising children to promote positive developmental outcomes.

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