Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association 2005;43(8):25-35.
유아기 자녀를 둔 어머니의 양육 스트레스 및 양육 효능감과 양육 행동과의 관계
Relationship between Parenting Stress and Parenting Efficacy on Parenting Behaviors in Mother with Young Children
Hyukjun Moon, Kim, Mi-Sook
Dept. of Child & Family Studies. The Catholic University of Korea., Dept. of Child Studies. The Catholic University of Korea.
ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between parenting stress and, parenting efficacy and on parenting behaviors in mothers with young children. Ed. Note: confirm wording. A total of 222 mothers, each having children aged three to five, participated in the study. The data were analyzed through frequency, percentile, mean, standard deviation, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression analysis. Results of this study indicate that parenting efficacy and stress were significantly related to parenting behaviors. The relationship between the mother's parenting stress and parenting behaviors was mediated by the mother's parenting efficacy. In conclusion, the mother's parenting efficacy and a perception of parenting stress turn out to be important factors in predicting parenting behaviors.