A Comparative Descriptions between Parent and Teacher on Character Strengths of Young Children (3-5 Years Old)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare descriptions of parents and teacher on character of young children. In total, 275 young children aged three to five years, attending childcare center and preschool in Korea. For comparing the descriptions between parents and teachers on character strengths of young children, we found the results of frequency analysis and chi-square test. The results are as follows; First, both parents and teachers described kindness with the highest frequency but the ranking is different. Seconds, there are significant differences on creativity, curiosity, love of learning, vitality, love, kindness, citizenship, leadership, humility, prudence, and self-regulation in descriptions between parents and teachers.