Desarrollo de una escala para medir la percepción de la crianza parental en jóvenes estudiantes mexicanos

Abstract

Objective.
The raising of children is universally one of the most important functions of a family. This study
deals with the perspective and the valuation of children in this process in which they actively participate.
The objective was the construction and validation of a scale with which to measure the perception of young
students regarding parental upbringing in the familial environment.
Method
. A stratified sample according to
areas of knowledge was identified. The instrument was applied collectively in classrooms, anonymously and
voluntarily, to 727 Universidad Autónoma students from the Estado de México in the city of Toluca.
Results
. As
a result of the factor analysis with varimax rotation, the final version of the scale was structured with 32 items
grouped according to three factors: interest shown in the activities of the child, support given the child, and
orientation given the child. The scale obtained a Cronbach Alfa of 0.91, explaining 41% of the variance. The
results show that, among the young people, a positive evaluation predominates regarding the frequency with
which parents assume activities related to upbringing, thus leading to the consideration that they fulfill their
socializing function.
Conclusion
. In conclusion it is important to do more research on the perspective and the
experiences which children have with the process of upbringing and their interaction with their parents.