Aileen S Garcia
Biographic Data
| ID | 3797374 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Aileen S Garcia |
| GIVEN NAMES | Aileen S |
| FAMILY NAME | Garcia |
| SIGNATURE | GARCÍA A S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Missouri |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5623-5867 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Integrated Relationships Matter in Early Head Start Programs: Associations with Children’s Social-emotional Competence
This study examined how parents’ and teachers’ perceptions of parent-teacher relationships in Early Head Start programs are associated with children’s social emotional competence, both directly and indirectly, through parent-child and teacher-child relationships. Strong parent-teacher partnerships are essential in early childhood settings—especially for infants and toddlers—as they contribute to consistent and supportive caregiving environments. …
Applying the Job Demands-Resources Theory To Examine Well-Being and Intention To Stay Among Home-Based Child Care Providers
High workforce turnover continues to challenge the early childhood education (ECE) field, with home-based child care (HBCC) providers experiencing particularly steep declines. This is problematic given that HBCC providers serve as critical support for families, especially in underrepresented and underserved communities. Yet research on their well-being, workforce dynamics, job demands, and professional resources remains limited. Guided by the Job…
Classroom Quality, Children’s Unoccupied-Disruptive Behavior, and Social Interaction: Associations with Language and Math Achievement in Head Start
This study examined how global classroom quality and individual classroom experiences relate to children’s language and math development over a year in a Head Start program. Specifically, it focused on children’s unoccupied-disruptive behavior during whole-group and free play activities and social interactions during transitions and mealtimes. The sample included 420 preschoolers (mean age: 48 months; range: 36–61 months) from 60 classrooms acros…
Loneliness, Parenting Stress, and the Buffering Effect of Social Connectedness
COVID-19 pandemic-imposed disruptions led to increased loneliness and parenting stress. This is concerning given the well-known negative effects of loneliness and stress on one's overall well-being. There is limited research, however, on the experience of loneliness during parenthood. Thus, this study aims to examine the influence of loneliness and social connectedness on parenting stress during the pandemic. Data were collected through an online…
Parental Educational Involvement Among Filipino Parents: Exploring Motivators, Facilitators, and Barriers Related to Socioeconomic Status
The benefits of parental educational involvement (PEI) are well documented in the literature, specifically on children's learning outcomes and social‐emotional development. Thus, it is important to explore the factors that influence PEI. This paper is a qualitative study on the motivators, facilitators, and barriers to PEI among low‐income parents in the Philippines. Through purposive sampling, 31 parents were engaged in semi‐structured interview…
Parenting stress, parent–child relationship, and parents' attitudes toward personal leisure
Parents of young children often experience greater levels of stress due to the demands of childrearing, creating a well‐being penalty. While leisure helps alleviate stress, little research explores its impact on parental stress and parent–child relationships. This study examines the relations among parenting stress, parent–child relationships, and leisure attitudes. Data from 310 parents were analyzed using regression models. Results show that in…
Examining the interplay of teacher well-being, executive function, and adaptability in virtual instruction during Covid-19 disruptions
The documented challenges of the early care and education (ECE) workforce include poor well-being, inadequate compensation, and high turnover rates. The COVID-19 pandemic not only exacerbated these issues, but also imposed additional demands such as virtual instruction, highlighting the need to understand how teachers’ well-being relates to their adaptability in teaching. The present study examined whether early childhood teachers’ well-being is …
When something’s gotta give: Shifts and stability in parenting among migrants in four Filipino-American communities
Thriving through stress: Leisure satisfaction, hope, growth, and well-being during the Covid-19 pandemic
Leisure can serve as a resource for managing stress and eliciting positive thoughts and emotions, which contribute to well-being. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between leisure satisfaction, hope, stress-related growth (SRG), and psychological well-being in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 547 U.S. residents completed an online survey in July 2020. A series of path analyses were used to examine six hypoth…
Relationship Status and Well-Being in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic
The purpose of this study was to examine well-being, loneliness, and hope among single and partnered adults in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 560 adults in the U.S. (50.2% female, 48.9% male, 28.7% single, 71.3% partnered) completed an online survey regarding their experiences amid the global health crisis. Results indicated that single and partnered individuals reported similar experiences of loneliness, hope, and well-being. F…
Hope and Self-Compassion to Alleviate Parenting Stress in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic
As the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted all aspects of life, parents have been subjected to more household and caregiving responsibilities and stressors. The purpose of this study is to investigate how hope, self-compassion, and perception of COVID-19 health risks influence parenting stress. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 362 parents living in the United States completed an online survey in July 2020. Multiple …
Leisure experience and participation and its contribution to stress-related growth amid Covid-19 pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter daily life and its long-term impact remains unknown, research is needed to examine the effects of this unprecedented pandemic on public health and well-being. Leisure has the potential to facilitate personal growth and to serve as a vehicle for personal transformation under stressful circumstances. The purpose of the study is two-fold: (1) to explore leisure experiences and participation during the COVI…
The meanings and ways of parental involvement among low-income Filipinos
Examining the associations between children's receptive language skills and developmental domains in the United States and Turkey
This study examined the relations between receptive language development and other developmental domains of preschoolers from low-income families, through an inter-cultural perspective involving the United States and Turkey. A total of 471 children and their caregivers participated in Turkey, while 287 participated in the United States. Children's development was assessed using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for both samples. Different version…
Fictive Kinships and the Remaking of Family Life in the Context of Paid Domestic Work
For many migrants, mediated communication and other forms of contact can provide a means to maintain some semblance of family life across distance. For others, economic and other constraints can make meaningful long-distance connections challenging or impractical. This chapter highlights how some migrants reconfigure family life not by bridging physical distance with biological kin but by developing close connections in their host communities. Th…
Improving the nutrition and screen time environment through self-assessment in family childcare homes in Nebraska
Objective To determine if family childcare homes (FCCH) in Nebraska meet best practices for nutrition and screen time, and if focusing on nutrition and screen time policies and practices improves the FCCH environment. Design A pre–post evaluation was conducted using the Go Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Childcare (Go NAP SACC). Setting FCCH in Nebraska, USA. Subjects FCCH enrolled in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CAC…
Examining the Association Between Executive Functions and Developmental Domains of Low-Income Children in the United States and Turkey
This study examined the relations between executive functions and developmental domains of preschool children from low-income families through an intercultural perspective in the U.S. and Turkey. A total of 471 children and their primary caregivers participated in the Turkey part of the study, while 286 children and their parents engaged in U.S. sample. Regression analyses revealed that fine motor, problem solving, and executive functions of chil…
From bonds to bridges and back again: Co-ethnic ties and the making of Filipino community in Poland
Utilising indigenous Filipino psychology methods, this study examines the experiences of Filipino migrants in Poland, with a specific focus on the nature and function of their co-ethnic ties. The study is framed against the conceptual notion of bonding and bridging capital and strong and weak ties. Analysis of interview and focus group data suggests that respondents conceptualise co-ethnic ties in ways consistent with scholars’ definitions of bon…
Low-Income Urban Filipino Mothers’ Experiences With Community Violence
Community violence exposure has profound implications for individuals’ psychological well-being, and yet, little is known about its effects on parents residing in high-risk neighborhoods. Using qualitative interviews with 20 mothers living in informal settlement areas in the Philippines, this study examined (a) the parenting strategies that mothers use in response to community violence and (b) the protective factors that enhance their well-being.…
Filipino Parenting in the USA: The Experiences of Filipino Mothers in Northern Nevada
Migration entails complex transformations in family functioning and dynamics, especially when traditional parenting beliefs and practices are not consistent with mainstream norms in the host country. Whereas some culturally embedded parenting beliefs might persist even after migration, others may acculturate or shift to align with child-rearing norms in the host community. Using a qualitative research design with elements of indigenous Filipino p…
Leisure experience and participation and its contribution to stress-related growth amid Covid-19 pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter daily life and its long-term impact remains unknown, research is needed to examine the effects of this unprecedented pandemic on public health and well-being. Leisure has the potential to facilitate personal growth and to serve as a vehicle for personal transformation under stressful circumstances. The purpose of the study is two-fold: (1) to explore leisure experiences and participation during the COVI…
From bonds to bridges and back again: Co-ethnic ties and the making of Filipino community in Poland
Utilising indigenous Filipino psychology methods, this study examines the experiences of Filipino migrants in Poland, with a specific focus on the nature and function of their co-ethnic ties. The study is framed against the conceptual notion of bonding and bridging capital and strong and weak ties. Analysis of interview and focus group data suggests that respondents conceptualise co-ethnic ties in ways consistent with scholars’ definitions of bon…
The meanings and ways of parental involvement among low-income Filipinos
Relationship Status and Well-Being in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic
The purpose of this study was to examine well-being, loneliness, and hope among single and partnered adults in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 560 adults in the U.S. (50.2% female, 48.9% male, 28.7% single, 71.3% partnered) completed an online survey regarding their experiences amid the global health crisis. Results indicated that single and partnered individuals reported similar experiences of loneliness, hope, and well-being. F…
Low-Income Urban Filipino Mothers’ Experiences With Community Violence
Community violence exposure has profound implications for individuals’ psychological well-being, and yet, little is known about its effects on parents residing in high-risk neighborhoods. Using qualitative interviews with 20 mothers living in informal settlement areas in the Philippines, this study examined (a) the parenting strategies that mothers use in response to community violence and (b) the protective factors that enhance their well-being.…
Filipino Parenting in the USA: The Experiences of Filipino Mothers in Northern Nevada
Migration entails complex transformations in family functioning and dynamics, especially when traditional parenting beliefs and practices are not consistent with mainstream norms in the host country. Whereas some culturally embedded parenting beliefs might persist even after migration, others may acculturate or shift to align with child-rearing norms in the host community. Using a qualitative research design with elements of indigenous Filipino p…
Fictive Kinships and the Remaking of Family Life in the Context of Paid Domestic Work
For many migrants, mediated communication and other forms of contact can provide a means to maintain some semblance of family life across distance. For others, economic and other constraints can make meaningful long-distance connections challenging or impractical. This chapter highlights how some migrants reconfigure family life not by bridging physical distance with biological kin but by developing close connections in their host communities. Th…
Improving the nutrition and screen time environment through self-assessment in family childcare homes in Nebraska
Objective To determine if family childcare homes (FCCH) in Nebraska meet best practices for nutrition and screen time, and if focusing on nutrition and screen time policies and practices improves the FCCH environment. Design A pre–post evaluation was conducted using the Go Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Childcare (Go NAP SACC). Setting FCCH in Nebraska, USA. Subjects FCCH enrolled in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CAC…
Examining the Association Between Executive Functions and Developmental Domains of Low-Income Children in the United States and Turkey
This study examined the relations between executive functions and developmental domains of preschool children from low-income families through an intercultural perspective in the U.S. and Turkey. A total of 471 children and their primary caregivers participated in the Turkey part of the study, while 286 children and their parents engaged in U.S. sample. Regression analyses revealed that fine motor, problem solving, and executive functions of chil…
From bonds to bridges and back again: Co-ethnic ties and the making of Filipino community in Poland
Utilising indigenous Filipino psychology methods, this study examines the experiences of Filipino migrants in Poland, with a specific focus on the nature and function of their co-ethnic ties. The study is framed against the conceptual notion of bonding and bridging capital and strong and weak ties. Analysis of interview and focus group data suggests that respondents conceptualise co-ethnic ties in ways consistent with scholars’ definitions of bon…
Examining the associations between children's receptive language skills and developmental domains in the United States and Turkey
This study examined the relations between receptive language development and other developmental domains of preschoolers from low-income families, through an inter-cultural perspective involving the United States and Turkey. A total of 471 children and their caregivers participated in Turkey, while 287 participated in the United States. Children's development was assessed using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for both samples. Different version…
The meanings and ways of parental involvement among low-income Filipinos
Hope and Self-Compassion to Alleviate Parenting Stress in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic
As the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted all aspects of life, parents have been subjected to more household and caregiving responsibilities and stressors. The purpose of this study is to investigate how hope, self-compassion, and perception of COVID-19 health risks influence parenting stress. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 362 parents living in the United States completed an online survey in July 2020. Multiple …
Leisure experience and participation and its contribution to stress-related growth amid Covid-19 pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter daily life and its long-term impact remains unknown, research is needed to examine the effects of this unprecedented pandemic on public health and well-being. Leisure has the potential to facilitate personal growth and to serve as a vehicle for personal transformation under stressful circumstances. The purpose of the study is two-fold: (1) to explore leisure experiences and participation during the COVI…
Thriving through stress: Leisure satisfaction, hope, growth, and well-being during the Covid-19 pandemic
Leisure can serve as a resource for managing stress and eliciting positive thoughts and emotions, which contribute to well-being. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between leisure satisfaction, hope, stress-related growth (SRG), and psychological well-being in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 547 U.S. residents completed an online survey in July 2020. A series of path analyses were used to examine six hypoth…
Relationship Status and Well-Being in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic
The purpose of this study was to examine well-being, loneliness, and hope among single and partnered adults in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 560 adults in the U.S. (50.2% female, 48.9% male, 28.7% single, 71.3% partnered) completed an online survey regarding their experiences amid the global health crisis. Results indicated that single and partnered individuals reported similar experiences of loneliness, hope, and well-being. F…
Examining the interplay of teacher well-being, executive function, and adaptability in virtual instruction during Covid-19 disruptions
The documented challenges of the early care and education (ECE) workforce include poor well-being, inadequate compensation, and high turnover rates. The COVID-19 pandemic not only exacerbated these issues, but also imposed additional demands such as virtual instruction, highlighting the need to understand how teachers’ well-being relates to their adaptability in teaching. The present study examined whether early childhood teachers’ well-being is …
When something’s gotta give: Shifts and stability in parenting among migrants in four Filipino-American communities
Loneliness, Parenting Stress, and the Buffering Effect of Social Connectedness
COVID-19 pandemic-imposed disruptions led to increased loneliness and parenting stress. This is concerning given the well-known negative effects of loneliness and stress on one's overall well-being. There is limited research, however, on the experience of loneliness during parenthood. Thus, this study aims to examine the influence of loneliness and social connectedness on parenting stress during the pandemic. Data were collected through an online…
Parental Educational Involvement Among Filipino Parents: Exploring Motivators, Facilitators, and Barriers Related to Socioeconomic Status
The benefits of parental educational involvement (PEI) are well documented in the literature, specifically on children's learning outcomes and social‐emotional development. Thus, it is important to explore the factors that influence PEI. This paper is a qualitative study on the motivators, facilitators, and barriers to PEI among low‐income parents in the Philippines. Through purposive sampling, 31 parents were engaged in semi‐structured interview…
Parenting stress, parent–child relationship, and parents' attitudes toward personal leisure
Parents of young children often experience greater levels of stress due to the demands of childrearing, creating a well‐being penalty. While leisure helps alleviate stress, little research explores its impact on parental stress and parent–child relationships. This study examines the relations among parenting stress, parent–child relationships, and leisure attitudes. Data from 310 parents were analyzed using regression models. Results show that in…
Integrated Relationships Matter in Early Head Start Programs: Associations with Children’s Social-emotional Competence
This study examined how parents’ and teachers’ perceptions of parent-teacher relationships in Early Head Start programs are associated with children’s social emotional competence, both directly and indirectly, through parent-child and teacher-child relationships. Strong parent-teacher partnerships are essential in early childhood settings—especially for infants and toddlers—as they contribute to consistent and supportive caregiving environments. …
Applying the Job Demands-Resources Theory To Examine Well-Being and Intention To Stay Among Home-Based Child Care Providers
High workforce turnover continues to challenge the early childhood education (ECE) field, with home-based child care (HBCC) providers experiencing particularly steep declines. This is problematic given that HBCC providers serve as critical support for families, especially in underrepresented and underserved communities. Yet research on their well-being, workforce dynamics, job demands, and professional resources remains limited. Guided by the Job…
Classroom Quality, Children’s Unoccupied-Disruptive Behavior, and Social Interaction: Associations with Language and Math Achievement in Head Start
This study examined how global classroom quality and individual classroom experiences relate to children’s language and math development over a year in a Head Start program. Specifically, it focused on children’s unoccupied-disruptive behavior during whole-group and free play activities and social interactions during transitions and mealtimes. The sample included 420 preschoolers (mean age: 48 months; range: 36–61 months) from 60 classrooms acros…
Psychology (15 works) · Developmental psychology (10 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Early Childhood Education and Development (7 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Parental Involvement in Education (6 works) · Political science (5 works) · Family and Disability Support Research (4 works) · Geography (4 works)