Description

The Parenting Self-Efficacy Measuring Instrument (P-SEMI) is designed to assess parents’ perceptions of their ability to effectively manage parenting responsibilities. It focuses on confidence in providing appropriate care, guidance, and emotional support while responding to everyday parenting challenges.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the P-SEMI is to evaluate perceived parenting self-efficacy and identify areas in which parents may feel less confident. The results can help highlight potential needs for additional support or interventions aimed at strengthening parenting practices.

Scoring and Data Analysis

Items cover different aspects of parenting care and responsibility and are typically rated on a Likert scale, for example from 1 = “Strongly Disagree” to 5 or 7 = “Strongly Agree.” Higher overall scores indicate greater perceived parenting self-efficacy.

Statistical analysis may include descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, correlations, and group comparisons, depending on the objectives and design of the study.

References

Bandura A. Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control. W.H. Freeman and Company; 1997.

Coleman PK, Karraker KH. Self-efficacy and parenting quality: Findings and implications. Applied Developmental Psychology. 2003;24(1):15–28.

Teti DM, Gelfand DM. Behavioral competence among mothers of infants in the early postpartum period. Child Development. 1991;62(2):322–338.

Tags: Parenting Self-Efficacy, P-SEMI, Parenting, Parental Competence, Self-Efficacy, Psychometric Assessment