The Role of the Family in Developing Economic Concepts in Early Childhood According to Saudi Vision 2030

Abstract

The current study aimed to identify the role of the family in developing economic concepts in early childhood. The study population and sample consisted of (118) parents of children in kindergarten institutions in the city of Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who were randomly selected. The study was conducted during the second semester of the academic year (2024/2025). The descriptive analytical approach was used, as the study included a questionnaire directed at families of children enrolled in kindergartens to understand the role of the family in developing economic concepts in early childhood, according to the Kingdom's Vision 2030. The questionnaire included (12) paragraphs related to the role of the family in developing economic concepts. The researchers used a theoretical framework, previous studies, and specialized expertise in the field of kindergarten to develop the study tools. The results were processed using the SPSS statistical program, and the study reached the following conclusions: The family plays a positive, effective, and essential role in developing children's economic concepts at this early stage in general.