Conflicto parental percibido y prácticas de crianza de los progenitores de centros educativos de la ciudad de Cuenca.

Abstract

Parental conflict influences parenting practices (positive and coercive), affecting how parents set limits, provide support, and manage behaviors. It is proposed that the greater the parental conflict, the greater the parenting dysfunction, highlighting the importance of improving communication and resolution. The study aims to determine the relationship between perceived parental conflict and parenting practices among parents of children aged 2 to 12 in Cuenca-Ecuador. To this end, the PAFAS and ACPAR scales were used to collect data from a sample of 325 participants, who provided information and signed the corresponding informed consent. The analysis, which includes descriptive statistics and correlation tests, reveals that 20.9% of parents perceive themselves as having a high attitude towards conflict resolution, while 25.5% show a low attitude. Regarding the perception of the other parent, 20.9% perceive them with a high disposition to resolve conflicts, while 28.9% perceive them as having a low disposition. Concerning parenting practices, 20.6% report a high use of coercive practices, and 23.1% report a high use of positive stimulation. The correlation between parenting practices and perceived parental conflict is low (0.019) and statistically non-significant (p = 0.735), suggesting that no relevant relationship exists between these variables in the sample analyzed. The conclusions suggest that, despite perceived parental conflicts, parenting practices are not significantly affected.