Breastfeeding self-efficacy in mothers in socioeconomic vulnerability: Situation-Specific Theory
Rebecca Camurça Torquato1, Joana Maria Rocha Sales1, Laysla de Oliveira Cavalcante Lima1
1Universidade Federal do Ceará. Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
Objectives:
to develop a Situation-Specific Theory based on the Self-Efficacy Theory applied to breastfeeding mothers in socioeconomic vulnerability.
Methods:
the Situation-Specific Theory was constructed based on Callista Roy's assumptions, structured in six stages: (1) defining approach; (2) defining conceptual models; (3) defining the main concept; (4) developing a pictorial diagram; (5) constructing a proposition; (6) establishing causal relationships and evidence for practice.
Results:
eight socioeconomic factors such as age, parity, maternal occupation, education, marital status, race, social support and family income interfere with the sources of self-efficacy in mothers in socioeconomic vulnerability. The Situation-Specific Theory elements were associated in a pictorial diagram and in causal relationships evidenced by six propositions.
Conclusions:
it is concluded that the Situation-Specific Theory can provide a better understanding of the relationships between these factors with the sources of Self-Efficacy Theory in mothers with socioeconomic vulnerability.
Related Concept Videos
Self-Efficacy
Sources of Self-Esteem II: Performance Feedback
Sources of Self-Esteem I: Family Experience
Socioemotional Development during Infancy
Primary Temperament Types
Need for Self-Esteem
Benefits of Self-Esteem


