ABSTRACT
This chapter provides an overview of the landscape concerning parenting cognitions. It covers a wide terrain and, by necessity, relies on panoramic views. We begin with a short history of the development of parenting cognitions. Then we identify many of the constructs being investigated. That is followed by an evaluation of some recurrent issues and trends concerning parental cognition. Our intent is to capture and reflect the nature of current investigations into parent cognitions, with a focus on research published since 2010.
