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Parental scaffolding and problem-solving skills in early childhood: a systematic literature review


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Ismail, Nellie and Dahamat Azam, Mohamad Naqiuddin and Daud, Mohd Najmi and Arshat, Zarinah and Juhari, Rumaya and Madon, Zainal (2024) Parental scaffolding and problem-solving skills in early childhood: a systematic literature review. Library Progress International, 44 (3). pp. 6072-6081. ISSN 0970-1052; eISSN: 2320-317X

Abstract

Parental scaffolding in socio-cultural contexts was found to promote the development of children’s problem-solving skills. However, there’s been a lack of systematic reviews exploring how parental scaffolding influences problem-solving skills among children during their early years. The current article seeks to examine the existing research on the influence of parental scaffolding on problem-solving skills in early childhood. Following the PRISMA Statement (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) review method, a systematic review of the Scopus and Google Scholar databases identified five relevant studies. A comprehensive analysis of these articles resulted in the identification of two primary themes-verbal instructions and contingent scaffolding. The reviewed studies revealed that early childhood problem-solving skills are much improved when parents use verbal explanations. It seems that employing verbal instructions offers a multimodal approach that is effective for young children, facilitating a better grasp and applying problem-solving techniques. Understanding the influence of parental scaffolding on early childhood problem-solving skills has implications for parenting education programs, early childhood interventions, and the design of family-oriented interventions aimed at optimizing cognitive development during this critical developmental stage.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Human Ecology
Publisher: ACS Publisher
Keywords: Early childhood; Problem-solving skills; Scaffolding; Systematic review; Zone of proximal development
Depositing User: Ms. Nuraida Ibrahim
Date Deposited: 23 Jul 2025 07:45
Last Modified: 23 Jul 2025 07:45
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118784
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