Muslim Parents’ Roles in Fostering Preschoolers’ Growth Mindset in Schools Under Three Southern Provinces Special Development Zone

Authors

  • Mawatdah Salaeh -
  • Sasilak Khayankij

Keywords:

Growth Mindset, Parents' Roles, Kindergarteners, Southern Border Provinces, Psychological Environment

Abstract

Objective: This research aims to study the roles of Muslim parents in promoting a growth mindset among kindergarteners in schools under the special development zones in the southern border provinces. The study focuses on three aspects: Being a role model, providing a psychological environment, and supporting children learning from the failure.

Methodology: The sample consisted of 380 Muslim parents of kindergarteners who enrolled in kindergarten level 1-3 in schools under Special Education Area Office 1, covering Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces. The research instrument was a questionnaire for parents. Data were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentages, mean, and standard deviation.

Research Findings: The results indicated that Muslim parents promoted a growth mindset among kindergarten children at a high overall level (M=4.01). When considering each aspect, the highest mean score was found in providing a psychological environment (M=4.13), followed by supporting children learning from the failure (M=3.97), and being a role model (M=3.94).

Contributions: A study of parents’ roles in fostering preschoolers’ growth mindset can serve as a guideline for parents in promoting a growth mindset in preschool children, including guidelines and policy proposals for fostering early childhood children to have a growth mindset.

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21-12-2024

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Salaeh, M., & Khayankij, S. (2024). Muslim Parents’ Roles in Fostering Preschoolers’ Growth Mindset in Schools Under Three Southern Provinces Special Development Zone . Journal of Islamic Studies, Prince of Songkla University, 15(2), 16–28. Retrieved from https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JOIS/article/view/277917

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