Analysis

The Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale assesses a parent’s self-efficacy, that is, their belief in their ability to effectively manage parental responsibilities and challenges. Parenting self-efficacy is critical to the success of parenting practices, as it influences parental behavior, problem-solving strategies, and mental health.

Purpose

The purpose of the scale is to measure parents’ self-efficacy in relation to their ability to manage parental responsibilities and respond to their children’s needs.

Scoring

The scale usually includes questions related to various aspects of parental care. The questions are often answered on a Likert scale, which may range from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 or 7 (Strongly Agree).

References

Bandura, A. (1997). Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. W.H. Freeman and Company.
Coleman, P. K., & Karraker, K. H. (2003). Self-efficacy and parenting quality: Findings and implications. Applied Developmental Psychology, 24(1), 15–28.
Teti, D. M., & Gelfand, D. M. (1991). Behavioral competence among mothers of infants in the early postpartum period. Child Development, 62(2), 322–338.
Pomerantz, E. M., & Ruble, D. N. (1998). The role of self-efficacy in parenting. Parenting: Science and Practice, 4(3), 139–152.
Schwarzer, R., & Renner, B. (2000). Health-specific self-efficacy scales. In M. Conner & P. Norman (Eds.), Predicting health behaviour. Open University Press.