Maternal Support Systems and Maternal Cognition

The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of maternal support networks and maternal cognition on young children’s cognitive development. Preschool children (n - 30) and their mothers constituted the sample. The instruments used were self-structured social network list, adapted Analogous Instrument (Ladd and Price. 16) and McCarthy Scale of Children’s Abilities The results indicated that maternal support systems awl maternal cognition played positive role in developing cognitive at lines in children Mothers with high cognition had children with average and above average cognitive abilities It was also observed that majority of mothers with wide support systems had high cognition and mothers with small support systems had poor cognition Maternal support system may indirectly influence children’s cognitive abilities. Thus, results reveal that these systems may influence maternal cognition which in tum may help to improve cognitive abilities of children Mothers get new information and knowledge about child rearing practices from neighbourhood, grandparents and early childhood teachers. Among all maternal support systems like neighbours, grandparents, hired aid: and preschools. the most influencial is preschool. This study has implications for early childhood leathers and field functionaries

Cognition · Cognitive development · Developmental psychology · Early childhood · Grandparent · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Early Childhood Education and Development · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Psychology