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Factor structure of the parenting sense of competence scale using a normative sample
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Gilmore, L and Cuskelly, M, Factor structure of the parenting sense of competence scale using a normative sample, Child: Care, Health and Development, 53, (1) pp. 48-55. ISSN 1365-2214 (2009) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1111/j.1365-2214.2008.00867.x
Abstract
BackgroundThe 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.
MethodsA non‐clinical sample of 586 mothers and 615 fathers completed the PSOC.
ResultsFactor 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.
ConclusionThe 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.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | competence, fathers, mothers, parenting, self-efficacy |
Research Division: | Human Society |
Research Group: | Social work |
Research Field: | Counselling, wellbeing and community services |
Objective Division: | Law, Politics and Community Services |
Objective Group: | Community services |
Objective Field: | Families and family services |
UTAS Author: | Cuskelly, M (Professor Monica Cuskelly) |
ID Code: | 126533 |
Year Published: | 2009 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 109 |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2018-06-15 |
Last Modified: | 2018-08-13 |
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