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"Good-Parent Beliefs": Research, Concept, and Clinical Practice
Meaghann S Weaver1, Tessie October2,3, Chris Feudtner4,5
1Division of Pediatric Palliative Care, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska; meweaver@childrensomaha.org.
Pediatrics
|May 23, 2020
Summary
Parents
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Family Psychology
- Parenting Studies
Background:
- Parents of ill children define "good parenting" through personal beliefs.
- The "good-parent beliefs" concept has emerged over the last decade.
- These beliefs influence family decision-making and relationships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a state-of-the-art overview of "good-parent beliefs" research.
- To identify current knowledge and research gaps.
- To guide clinical practice integration of "good-parent beliefs" discussions.
Main Methods:
- Review of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research.
- Analysis of parental self-reported beliefs and their impact.
- Exploration of clinical applications.
Main Results:
- "Good-parent beliefs" are central to parents' self-assessment of their role.
- Parents are comfortable discussing these personal beliefs.
- Achieving these beliefs impacts parental satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- "Good-parent beliefs" are a significant factor in parenting ill children.
- Clinicians can leverage discussions about these beliefs in practice.
- Further research is needed to address knowledge gaps.
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