Popplestone, Sally and Trana, Thach and Crookes, Annie E. and Buksh, Shazna and Fisher, Jane (2025) Home caregiving, early learning and developmental outcomes among preschool - aged children in Fiji. Early Child Development and Care, NA . NA. ISSN 0300-4430
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There is limited early childhood development (ECD) research in Fiji. This study aimed to describe the associations between home caregiving, learning opportunities, socio-demographic factors, and the early development of children aged 24–59 months. Data were drawn from the 2021 Fiji UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, which included the 20-item Early Childhood Development Index 2030. Of the 1182 eligible children, 81% were developmentally on track. We tested the associations between ECD and 24 explanatory factors using hierarchical linear regression. Better development scores were linked to being female, older, and having three or more books in the home. Scores were lower for children in the Northern division, from poorer wealth quintiles, and receiving minimal positive parenting. The final model, which included home caregiving and learning factors, had the strongest explanatory power (R2 = 27%). Targeted programs addressing disparities and improving access to parenting programs and early learning resources could enhance child development.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education |
| Divisions: | School of Law and Social Sciences (SoLaSS) |
| Depositing User: | Ms Shalni Sanjana |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Aug 2025 22:55 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Aug 2025 22:55 |
| URI: | https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/15126 |
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