The Influence of Parenting Styles on Socialisation of Children in Early Childhood Education A Case Study of Zimmerman Division, Nairobi District, Kasarani County

ABSTRACT 

The study investigated the effects of parenting styles on socialization of children in early childhood education. The study was guided by specific objectives that included; to identify the parenting styles, to establish the theories and types of socialization and to establish the effects of parenting styles on socialization. The study was descriptive and analytical in nature where stratified sampling was used to select population. It employed 60 respondents. Data were analyzed and presented using frequencies and percentages and were tabulated. The major findings of the study were; most of the respondents were males, effects included well being, high parental demand, developmental change, good academic performance.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION

APPROVAL ii

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS v

LIST OF TABLES viii

LIST OF FIGURES ix

ABSTRACT X

CHAPTER ONE 1

INTRODUCTION 1

1.0 Background of the Study 1

1.1 Statement of the Problem 2

1.2 Objectives of the Study 3

1.2.1 General objective 3

1.3 Research Questions 3

1.4 Scope of the Study 3

1.4.1 Geographical Scope 3

1.4.2 Subject Scope 3

1.4.3 Time Scope The study was carried from November to March 2012 3

1.5 Significance of the Study 4

CHAPTER TWO 5

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 5

2.0 Introduction 5

2.1. Parenting Styles 5

2.1 .1 Four Ways of Parenting Styles 7

2.1.2 Consequences for the Children 11

2.1.3 Outcome of Positive, Respectful Parenting Style9 13

2.2 Theories and Types of Socialisation 13

2.2.1 Theories 13

2.2.2 Types of Soclalisation .14

2.3 Effects of Parenting styles on Socialisation of Children in early Childhood Education... 15

CHAPTER THREE 16

METHODOLOGY 16

3.0. Introduction 16

3.1 Research Design 16

3.2 Area and Population of Study 16

3.3 Sample Size 16

3.4 Sample Selection 16

3.5 Data Collection Methods 17

3.5.1 Primary Data Collection Method 17

3.5.2 Secondary Data Sources 17

CHAPTER FOUR 18

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF THE FINDINGS 18

4.0 Introduction 18

4.1 Demographic background of the Respondents 18

4.1.1 Sex of the respondents 18

4.1.2 Age of the Respondents 18

4.1.3 Marital Status 19

4.1.4 Education Background 19

4.2 Parenting Styles 20

4.2.1 Consequences for the children as a result of parenting styles 20

4.3 Socialisation 21

4.3.1 Types of Socialization 21

4.4 Effects of parenting styles on socialization of children 21

CHAPTER FIVE 23

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS 23

5.0 Introduction 23

5.1 Summary 23

5.1.1 Parenting styles 23

5.1.2 Types of socialisation .24

5.1.3 Effects 24

5.2 Recommendations 24

5.3 Conclusions 24

REFERENCES 26

APPENDICES 28

APPENDIX A: BUDGET 28

APPENDIX B: WORK PLAN 29

APPENDIX D: QUESTIONNAIRE TO THE PARENTS 32