Maternal Emotional Wellness and Parental Engagement as Predictors of Child Development in IT Families

Page No.: 77-89

Abstract

The growing demands of the information technology (IT) sector have redefined parenting in urban India, particularly among working mothers balancing professional responsibilities with caregiving. This study investigates how maternal emotional wellness and parental engagement at home contribute to the developmental outcomes of school-going children in IT families. The emotional well-being of mothers and the quality of home engagement are considered vital in influencing children’s academic, emotional, and behavioural growth.A descriptive research design was adopted, using a non-probability convenience sampling method. The study surveyed 127 women IT professionals in Coimbatore, all parenting school-going children. Primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression.Findings revealed that mothers reported high emotional readiness but showed lower scores in stress management and calmness under pressure. Engagement at home was strong in emotional and behavioural areas but weaker in academic involvement. Maternal wellness and parental engagement together explained 30.8 percent of the variance in child development, with parental engagement emerging as the stronger predictor.The study recommends workplace wellness programs, flexible schedules, and structured parenting support to enhance maternal stability and academic involvement. It concludes that nurturing emotionally healthy and actively involved mothers is essential to raising resilient, responsible, and developmentally well-rounded children in IT-driven households.