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THE IMPACT OF PARENTAL ATTITUDES ON FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS IN FAMILIES WITH PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY IN THE CONTEXT OF FERGANA REGION, UZBEKISTAN, WITH A FOCUS ON ATTACHMENT THEORY

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  • Isakhanova Shakhnoza Avazovna
Isakhanova Shakhnoza Avazovna
KSU/GrGU, Master's 01/24 PP MAG (SOP)

Published 2026-06-06

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Abstract

Parental attitudes, encompassing a set of beliefs, values, and behavioral patterns, shape the dynamics of family relationships and play a pivotal role in the psycho-emotional development of preschool-aged children (3–7 years). This developmental stage is critical for forming personality, emotional regulation, and social skills, particularly in cultural contexts where the family serves as the primary socialization institution. In Uzbekistan, characterized by multigenerational families, collectivism, and patriarchal values, parental attitudes often blend emotional support with authoritarian control, influencing family cohesion. The Fergana region, one of Central Asia’s most densely populated areas with approximately 4 million residents (2023), exhibits high birth rates (11.1% in 2024), significant labor migration (over 10% of the population), and traditional family structures, where children are frequently raised by one parent or extended relatives due to parental migration for work.

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