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1School of Learning and Professional Studies, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Qld 4059, Australia. l.gilmore@qut.edu.au
Child: Care, Health and Development
|November 11, 2008
Summary
The Parenting Sense of Competence (PSOC) scale reveals three factors: satisfaction, efficacy, and interest. This study provides normative data for comparing parenting self-efficacy in different groups.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Parenting Studies
Background:
- Parenting Sense of Competence (PSOC) scale is a key measure of parental self-efficacy.
- Previous studies on the PSOC's factor structure have been inadequate.
- There is a lack of normative data for comparing at-risk parenting groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the factor structure of the Parenting Sense of Competence (PSOC) scale.
- To establish normative data for the PSOC scale.
- To provide a basis for comparing parental self-efficacy in diverse populations.
Main Methods:
- A non-clinical sample of 586 mothers and 615 fathers completed the PSOC scale.
- Factor analysis was used to examine the scale's structure.
Main Results:
- Factor analysis identified three acceptable factors: Satisfaction, Efficacy, and Interest.
- These factors explained 47.3% (mothers) and 50.1% (fathers) of the variance.
- Mothers reported higher efficacy, while fathers reported greater satisfaction with the parenting role.
Conclusions:
- The PSOC scale effectively measures satisfaction, efficacy, and interest in parenting.
- The study offers valuable normative data for assessing parental self-efficacy.
- This research aids in comparing at-risk groups with general parenting populations.
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