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Linda Bloomfield1, Sally Kendall
1Centre for Research in Primary and Community Care, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK. l.j.bloomfield@herts.ac.uk
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|November 2, 2007
Summary
Parenting self-efficacy significantly improved after attending parenting programs. These gains were sustained at four-month follow-up, demonstrating the long-term impact of these programs on parental confidence.
Area of Science:
- Parenting research
- Psychology
- Educational interventions
Background:
- Parenting programs require evaluation from participants' perspectives.
- A "Tool to Measure Parenting Self-Efficacy" was developed based on self-efficacy theory.
- Self-efficacy is defined as the perception of one's competence in performing tasks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure changes in parenting self-efficacy post-program attendance.
- To assess the maintenance of these changes over time.
Main Methods:
- 356 parents participated in 53 UK parenting programs (2004-2005).
- Parents completed a self-efficacy evaluation tool pre- and post-program.
- Follow-up assessments were conducted at 4 months.
Main Results:
- Parenting self-efficacy scores increased across all scales by the program's end.
- These improvements were maintained at 4-month follow-up.
- Two scales showed further increases in self-efficacy at follow-up.
Conclusions:
- The "Tool to Measure Parenting Self-Efficacy" effectively assesses program impact.
- The tool is valuable for research on parenting interventions.
- Parenting programs demonstrably enhance parental self-efficacy, with lasting effects.
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