The Impact of Parent-Child Interaction Quality on Aggressive Behavior in Young Children

Abstract

Aggressive behavior in preschoolers has attracted widespread attention from both academia and society. However, scholarly research on its causes, particularly the impact of parent-child interaction quality within the family context, remains insufficient. This paper analyzes the core dimensions of parent-child interaction quality, including emotional connection, interaction responsiveness and alignment, motivational guidance, transmission of rules and values, and interaction intensity. Explores in depth the mechanisms linking these dimensions to preschoolers’ aggressive behavior. The study results indicate that high-quality parent-child interactions characterized by affectionate emotional communication, timely feedback, appropriate guidance and encouragement, consistent educational support, and a moderate frequency of interaction can significantly curb children’s aggressive tendencies by fostering their emotional regulation skills and prosocial behavior. Based on this, the paper proposes the following recommendations: adopt a democratic style of interaction, enhance positive emotional engagement, reduce conflictual interactions, clearly address the understanding of aggressive behavior in preschoolers, and ensure sufficient interaction time to optimize parentchild interaction patterns and promote the healthy social development of preschoolers.