L Gilmore1, M Cuskelly. 1. School of Learning and Professional Studies, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Qld 4059, Australia. l.gilmore@qut.edu.au
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The Parenting Sense of Competence (PSOC) scale is a commonly used measure of parental self-efficacy. Previous investigations of the factor structure of this instrument have been unsatisfactory and there is no adequate normative group against which at-risk groups can be compared. METHODS: A non-clinical sample of 586 mothers and 615 fathers completed the PSOC. RESULTS: Factor analysis produced three acceptable factors (Satisfaction, Efficacy, Interest) that accounted for 47.3% and 50.1% of the variance for mothers and fathers respectively. Mothers reported higher efficacy than fathers, and fathers reported greater satisfaction with the parenting role than did mothers. CONCLUSION: The PSOC contains three useful factors that reflect satisfaction with the parental role, parenting efficacy and interest in parenting. The paper provides normative data against which at-risk groups can be compared.
BACKGROUND: The Parenting Sense of Competence (PSOC) scale is a commonly used measure of parental self-efficacy. Previous investigations of the factor structure of this instrument have been unsatisfactory and there is no adequate normative group against which at-risk groups can be compared. METHODS: A non-clinical sample of 586 mothers and 615 fathers completed the PSOC. RESULTS: Factor analysis produced three acceptable factors (Satisfaction, Efficacy, Interest) that accounted for 47.3% and 50.1% of the variance for mothers and fathers respectively. Mothers reported higher efficacy than fathers, and fathers reported greater satisfaction with the parenting role than did mothers. CONCLUSION: The PSOC contains three useful factors that reflect satisfaction with the parental role, parenting efficacy and interest in parenting. The paper provides normative data against which at-risk groups can be compared.
Authors: Michael J Imburgio; Iulia Banica; Kaylin E Hill; Anna Weinberg; Dan Foti; Annmarie MacNamara Journal: Neuroimage Date: 2020-03-03 Impact factor: 6.556