Relationships between Parenting Stress, Social Support and Parenting Efficacy in Mothers of Children with Disabilities |
조인숙1, 류현숙2, 문경님3 |
1광주여자대학교 2대진대학교 3광주여자대학교 언어치료학과 |
장애아동 어머니의 양육스트레스, 사회적 지지 및 양육효능감의 관계 |
조인숙1, 류현숙2, 문경님3 |
1광주여자대학교 2대진대학교 3광주여자대학교 언어치료학과 |
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Abstract |
Objectives The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships between parenting stress,social support and parenting efficacy in mothers of children with disabilities.
Methods The subjects were 113 mothers of children with disabilities in G city. Data were collectedusing a structured questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS/PC+ 18.0.
Results There was significant relationship between parenting efficacy and social support (r=.21).
But parenting efficacy was negatively correlated with parenting stress (r=-.48). The variablesthat affected parenting efficacy of mothers were parenting stress and social support. These twofactors could explain 24.9% of parenting efficacy in mothers of children with disabilities.
Conclusion The study results show that parenting stress and social support influence parentingefficacy in mothers of children with disabilities. In order to increase parenting efficacy, the developmentof nursing intervention is needed and it can lead healthy life for mothers of children with disabilities. |
Key Words:
disabilities, parenting, efficacy, stress, social support |
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