摘要：This study examined relationships among maternal self-perception,parenting behavior,kindergartener`s temperament,and social competence. The subjects were 112 kindergartners and their mothers. Instruments were the modified Self-Perception Profile for Adults,the Iowa Parent Behavior Inventory,the Parent and Teacher Temperament Questionnaire for children 3-7 years of age,and the Iowa Social Competency Scales. The data were analyzed by Pearson`s correlation,connonical correlation and regression. Results showed significant correlations among maternal self-perception,parenting behaviors,kindergartener`s temperament and social competence. Findings from analyses by cannonical correlation and regression revealed that maternal self-perception,parenting behaviors,and children`s temperament are important variables for predicting social competence in children..
