Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 27, 2026

Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure
Published on: September 19, 2019
Parental self-efficacy mitigates the association between low spousal support and stress
Osnat Lavenda1, Miri Kestler-Peleg1
1School of Social Work, Ariel University, Israel.
Abstract:
This study examined the moderating role of parental self-efficacy of the association between spousal support and stress. Recruited through online survey, 445 Israeli parents filled out self-reported questionnaires. The moderation model explained 36.4% of the variance in parents' stress. The findings confirmed that in the presence of high parental self-efficacy, the effect of spousal support on stress was non-significant. However, the less parental self-efficacy reported, the stronger the association between spousal support and stress was found. These findings have implications for professionals working with families as they emphasize the importance of parents' inner resource in the absence of spousal support.
Related Concept Videos
Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques V
Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques I
Conscientiousness
Conscientious individuals tend to be organized, responsible, and disciplined. They prioritize completing tasks and following structured routines,...
Self-Discrepancy and Its Effects
Sources of Self-Esteem I: Family Experience
Stereotype Threat and Self-fulfilling Prophecies
Psychological Responses to Stress

