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Davenport CA, Smolen E, Castellanos I, Dirks E, Houston DM. Parental self-efficacy and early language development in deaf and hard-of-hearing children. JOURNAL OF DEAF STUDIES AND DEAF EDUCATION 2024:enae036. [PMID: 39277797 DOI: 10.1093/jdsade/enae036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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This study examined the relationship between parental self-efficacy in parents of young deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children and children's spoken language skills. A retrospective within-subjects study design was used that included 24 mother-child dyads with DHH children. Parental self-efficacy was assessed using the Scale of Parental Involvement and Self-Efficacy-Revised. Children's language abilities were assessed using the Preschool Language Scale-5th edition. Our data revealed no significant associations between global measures of parental self-efficacy and children's auditory comprehension, expressive communication, and total language scores. However, positive correlations were found between child language skills and specific parents' beliefs about their ability to support their child's spoken language development, their ability to use strategies to help their child communicate, and their active involvement in intervention. Findings highlight the importance of examining discrete aspects of parental self-efficacy as it specifically relates to parents supporting their DHH child's spoken language development. Future directions and implications are provided.
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- Carrie A Davenport
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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- Dutch Foundation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Child (NSDSK), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Psychology, Utrecht University, 3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, United States
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Riem MME, Perrykkad K, Watson SJ, Wynter K, van IJzendoorn MH, Galbally M. The role of lack of grandparental support in perinatal depression. J Affect Disord 2024; 360:198-205. [PMID: 38788855 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.05.104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Low social support has been identified as a risk factor for perinatal mental health problems. However, previous studies mainly focused on partner support or general social support and neglected the roles of grandparents. Here, we examine whether a lack of grandparental support is related to increased risk of a diagnosis of perinatal depression. In addition, we examine whether poor grandparental support is related to more depressive symptoms in mothers with and without previously diagnosed perinatal depression and whether perceived grandparental support buffers against parenting difficulties in mothers with perinatal depression. METHODS The sample was drawn from an Australian pregnancy cohort study and consisted of 725 women, including 230 women who met criteria for Major Depression. At 12 months postpartum, women reported on grandparental geographical proximity and hours of grandparental childcare support. Perceived grandparental support was assessed with the Postpartum Social Support Questionnaire and parenting difficulties and depressive symptoms with the Parenting Stress Index and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. RESULTS Perceived grandparental support was related to fewer depressive symptoms among mothers with perinatal depression. In addition, higher levels of perceived grandparental support were related to lower parenting stress in mothers with and without perinatal depression. LIMITATIONS Intergenerational conflicts and quality of grandparenting were not assessed. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that supportive grandparents may prevent the development of more severe perinatal depression in mothers experiencing perinatal mental health problems. Future studies should examine whether involving grandparents in treatment may add to the effectiveness of existing perinatal mental health interventions.
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- Madelon M E Riem
- Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Centre for Women's and Children's Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Women's and Children's Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia; Health Futures Institute, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia
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- Centre for Women's and Children's Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Women's and Children's Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Women's and Children's Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia; Health Futures Institute, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia.
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Pinto TM, Costa R, Dias CC, Borger F, Figueiredo B. Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale: measuring parenting self-efficacy in Portuguese mothers during the first year postpartum. J Reprod Infant Psychol 2024; 42:769-784. [PMID: 36683143 DOI: 10.1080/02646838.2023.2169264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale (KPCS) was designed to assess parenting self-efficacy in parents of infants during the first year. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to analyse the psychometric characteristics of the KPCS in Portuguese mothers during the first-year postpartum. METHODS A sample of 383 mothers were recruited at two public outpatient units in Northern Portugal. Mothers completed the KPCS, a sociodemographic questionnaire, and measures of depressive and anxiety symptoms at least one time between two weeks, three, six and 12 months postpartum. RESULTS Good fit was found for a factor model with three subscales: parenting, support and child development. The KPCS presented good internal consistency. Regarding the criterion validity of the KPCS, significant effects of mother's age were found on the development subscale and significant associations were found between mother's depressive and anxiety symptoms and the KPCS total scale and subscales. Optimal clinical cut-offs were suggested. CONCLUSION Findings provided evidence on the psychometric characteristics of the KPCS which can be used to assess parenting self-efficacy in Portuguese mothers during the first-year postpartum, possibly identifying mothers with low parenting self-efficacy.
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- Tiago Miguel Pinto
- School of Psychology, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
- HEI-Lab: Digital Human-environment Interaction Labs, Lusófona University, Porto, Portugal
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- HEI-Lab: Digital Human-environment Interaction Labs, Lusófona University, Porto, Portugal
- EPIUnit, Public Health Institute, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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Ma T, Tellegen CL, Sanders MR. The role of parenting self-efficacy on teacher-child relationships and parent-teacher communication: Evidence from an Australian national longitudinal study. J Sch Psychol 2024; 103:101296. [PMID: 38432724 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsp.2024.101296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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High-quality teacher-child relationships and parent-teacher communications have substantial benefits to children's well-being and school functioning. However, more research is needed to understand how parenting self-efficacy influences these relationships. This cross-sequential study investigated the direct associations of parenting self-efficacy with the teacher-child relationship and parent-teacher communication, as well as potential mediation pathways. The present study included a sample of 8152 children who participated in the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC), a large study with a nationally representative sample of children from two cohorts who were 4 years apart. We used data collected in three waves when participating children were ages 6 years, 8 years, and 10 years. Structural equation modeling was used to test a panel model with parent-reported parenting self-efficacy and parent-teacher communication quality, as well as teacher-reported teacher-child relationship, child behavior difficulties, and child prosocial behaviors at school. Cross-lagged regressions demonstrated that baseline parenting self-efficacy directly and positively linked with the quality of teacher-child relationship and parent-teacher communication 2 years later. Child behavior at school was identified as a mediation pathway between parenting self-efficacy and teacher-child relationship. The same patterns were identified in two waves (Waves 6-8 and Waves 8-10). Limited child gender, parent gender, or cohort differences were observed. The current findings provide initial support that parenting self-efficacy may have spillover effects on school-related factors. The findings have implications both for parenting and school researchers and for child mental health practitioners because one important way to promote parenting self-efficacy is through evidence-based parenting programs.
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- Tianyi Ma
- Parenting and Family Support Centre, The University of Queensland, 13 Upland Road, St Lucia 4072, Australia.
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- Parenting and Family Support Centre, The University of Queensland, 13 Upland Road, St Lucia 4072, Australia
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- Parenting and Family Support Centre, The University of Queensland, 13 Upland Road, St Lucia 4072, Australia
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Crealey GE, Hickey G, McGilloway S. A cost-effectiveness analysis of a universal, preventative-focused, parent and infant programme. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:176. [PMID: 38331766 PMCID: PMC10851506 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10492-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study assessed whether a relatively newly developed Parent and Infant (PIN) parenting support programme was cost-effective when compared to services as usual (SAU). METHODS The cost-effectiveness of the PIN programme versus SAU was assessed from an Irish health and social care perspective over a 24-month timeframe and within the context of a non-randomised, controlled before-and-after trial. In total, 163 parent-infant dyads were included in the study (86 intervention, 77 control). The primary outcome measure for the economic evaluation was the Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC). RESULTS The average cost of the PIN programme was €647 per dyad. The mean (SE) cost (including programme costs) was €7,027 (SE €1,345) compared to €4,811 (SE €593) in the control arm, generating a (non-significant) mean cost difference of €2,216 (bootstrap 95% CI -€665 to €5,096; p = 0.14). The mean incremental cost-effectiveness of the PIN service was €614 per PSOC unit gained (bootstrap 95% CI €54 to €1,481). The probability that the PIN programme was cost-effective, was 87% at a willingness-to-pay of €1,000 per one unit change in the PSOC. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that the PIN programme was cost-effective at a relatively low willingness-to-pay threshold when compared to SAU. This study addresses a significant knowledge gap in the field of early intervention by providing important real world evidence on the implementation costs and cost-effectiveness of a universal early years parenting programme. The challenges involved in assessing the cost-effectiveness of preventative interventions for very young children and their parents are also discussed. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN17488830 (Date of registration: 27/11/15). This trial was retrospectively registered.
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- Barnardos Ireland, Christchurch Sq., Dublin 8, Dublin, D08DT63, Ireland
- Centre for Mental Health and Community Research, Maynooth University, Maynooth, W23 F2H6, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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- Centre for Mental Health and Community Research, Maynooth University, Maynooth, W23 F2H6, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
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Gilmore L, Cuskelly M. The Parenting Sense of Competence scale: Updating a classic. Child Care Health Dev 2024; 50:e13173. [PMID: 37812533 DOI: 10.1111/cch.13173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Parenting Sense of Competence (PSOC) is a self-report measure of parenting efficacy and satisfaction that is widely used by researchers and clinicians in many countries. Despite its popularity, there have been some criticisms of the instrument. The aims of the current study were to identify and address shortcomings of the PSOC and to produce a revised measure that reflected the original constructs and that demonstrated robust psychometric properties. METHODS The researchers examined the original PSOC and proposed changes to overcome identified issues. A sample of 3056 Australian mothers provided data for the revised instrument's factor structure and psychometric analyses. RESULTS We identified a number of problems with the original instrument, including factorial inconsistency, and multipart or potentially ambiguous questions. Of particular concern was the fact that all negatively worded items load onto one subscale and all positively worded questions load onto the other subscale. In addressing these issues, we produced a 16-item instrument (the Parenting Sense of Competence-Revised; PSOC-R) with strong internal consistency, excellent test-retest reliability and good evidence of construct validity including factorial validity and criterion-related validity. CONCLUSIONS The PSOC-R maintains the intent of the original measure in assessing parenting Efficacy (10 items) and Satisfaction (6 items). It represents improvements in item construction including reductions in complexity, with no multipart items and a lower reading level requirement than previously. Data across four child age groups enhance the instrument's clinical utility.
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- Linda Gilmore
- School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Education, College of Arts, Law & Education, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
- School of Education, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Sæther KM, Holmberg Fagerlund B, Glavin K, Jøranson N. First-Time Parents' Support Needs and Perceived Support From a Child Health Service With the Integrated New Families Home Visiting Programme. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2024; 34:20-32. [PMID: 37923302 PMCID: PMC10714706 DOI: 10.1177/10497323231208972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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The transition to parenthood is complex and influenced by interacting factors related to society, the parents and the child. Professional support is considered to be one of the societal factors affecting this transition by facilitating parents' sense of confidence and their competence as parents. In this study, we aimed to explore first-time parents' support needs and experiences of support from a child health service with the integrated New Families home visiting programme, in the context of their transition to parenthood in the first year postnatally. Interpretive description guided this qualitative study. Six couples and one mother, all well-educated and employed, were interviewed individually (N = 13). The parents were recruited from the research project 'New Families - Innovation and Development of the Child Health Service in Oslo'. We found that being a first-time parent is perceived as overwhelming and that defining support needs may be challenging, particularly in the first period postnatally. In addition, the support needs are constantly changing due to the complexity of interacting factors and the ongoing development of confidence in the parental role. Retrospectively, the parents were satisfied overall with the support from the child health service. The home visit during pregnancy facilitated management and relational and informational continuity. However, we identified a need for even more proactive information provision and communication to optimise the service's availability and efficiency postnatally. In addition, the importance of peers and of approaching both mothers and fathers must be acknowledged in facilitating parental confidence.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway
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Mestermann S, Kleinöder JM, Arndt M, Krämer J, Eichler A, Kratz O. The Father's Part: A Pilot Evaluation of a Father-Centered Family Intervention Group in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 14:13. [PMID: 38247664 PMCID: PMC10812738 DOI: 10.3390/bs14010013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Changes in parental roles have renewed the focus on a father's involvement in an offspring's psychological development. However, fathers are still under-represented in family research. There are only a few structured father-centered intervention programs in child and adolescent psychiatry. In a German population sample, a pilot father-centered family intervention program with n = 16 participants, conducted in person (n = 8) and online (n = 8), in a child and adolescent psychiatry inpatient/day clinic setting was evaluated by comparing paternal stress, PSE, and child-rated paternal competence in a pre-post design. Participating fathers showed significant decreases in child-related parenting stress (presence: p = 0.042, online: p = 0.047) and significant increases in PSE (p = 0.006/0.012). Parent-related stress and child-rated paternal competence were unaffected (p = 0.108/0.171; p = 0.167/0.101), while small-to-medium effect size measures pointed in the direction of our hypothesis (d = 0.48/0.36; d = 0.37/0.50). Participant satisfaction was higher in person than online (p = 0.008). As social and biological fathers have important influences on child and adolescent well-being and development, they should be included more frequently in prevention and intervention programs. Fathers seem to benefit from gender-specific intervention programs with regard to stress reduction, as well as experiencing competence- and PSE-increasing effects.
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Arimoto A, Tadaka E. Association of parental self-efficacy with loneliness, isolation and community commitment in mothers with infant children in Japan: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e075059. [PMID: 37907302 PMCID: PMC10619046 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-075059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Parental self-efficacy is defined as an individual's appraisal of their competence in the parental role and is one of the factors targeted by parenting interventions. Factors related to parental self-efficacy among mothers, focusing mainly on individual and family characteristics, have been clarified; however, there are limited findings on community/societal factors related to parental self-efficacy among mothers. We aimed to clarify the association between parental self-efficacy and community/societal factors among mothers with infants and toddlers to provide suggestions for maternal and child health activities. DESIGN This was a cross-sectional study, where an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted by mail from November 2019 to February 2020. SETTING A health and welfare centre in a ward certified by the largest designated city in Japan. PARTICIPANTS Six hundred forty-nine mothers raising children aged 0-3 years who attended mandatory infant health check-ups. PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURES The Parental Self-Efficacy Scale. RESULTS The number of valid responses was 490 (valid response rate: 75.6%). The mean age of the mothers was 33.2 (SD 4.9) years. The items found to significantly relate to parental self-efficacy (p<0.05), loneliness, social isolation (social network), community commitment, greeting neighbours, willingness to interact with neighbours, participation in parent-child circles and neighbourhood association events were included as independent variables. Multiple regression analysis showed that the factors significantly related to high parental self-efficacy were low loneliness score (β=-0.436, p<0.001), high social network score (β=0.153, p<0.001) and high community commitment score (β=0.110, p<0.01). The adjusted R2 was 0.488. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest the importance of community-building, enhancing qualitative and quantitative support by developing initiatives to reduce loneliness and improving the environment to supplement social networks, and activating community activities by promoting interaction with local residents.
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- Azusa Arimoto
- Department of Community Health Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Community and Public Health Nursing, Graduate School of Health Sciences and Faculty of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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Heidary S, Heidari H, Choopani R, Sedehi M. The effect of the supportive care program based on Bandura's self-efficacy on stress and participation of the mothers of the neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2023; 12:265. [PMID: 37849880 PMCID: PMC10578563 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_899_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Maternal stress can affect both the neonate and the mother and deter them from participating in the care of preterm neonates. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of the supportive care program (SCP) based on Bandura's self-efficacy on stress and participation of mothers of neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. MATERIALS AND METHODS This quasi-experimental study was performed in 2020 on 90 mothers of premature infants admitted to the NICU of Hajar Hospital in Shahrekord, Iran. First, the control group and then the experimental group were selected and a training package based on Bandura's self-efficacy theory was implemented for the intervention group. The research instruments in this study were the Heidari mothers stress questionnaire and Melnyk mother's participation questionnaire which was completed before and after the intervention. The analysis was performed based on SPSS (version 24) and Chi-square, independent t-test, and paired tests. RESULTS The results indicated that the demographic variables of mothers and neonatal characteristics of the two groups did not have significant differences except for the history of abortion and infertility in mothers and the weight of preterm neonates (P < 0.05). Mothers in the experimental group had less stress (t (88) = 29.50, P < 0.001) and more participation than the control group (t (88) = -27.18, P < 0.001) after the intervention. CONCLUSIONS Using self-efficacy-based SCP for maternal education besides routine education could positively affect the reduction of stress and the increase of maternal participation in caring for preterm neonates during hospitalization. Thus, using this supportive program is suggested for mothers with preterm neonates admitted to NICU.
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- Shima Heidary
- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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Woolgar M, Humayun S, Scott S, Dadds MR. I Know What to Do; I Can Do It; It Will Work: The Brief Parental Self Efficacy Scale (BPSES) for Parenting Interventions. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev 2023:10.1007/s10578-023-01583-0. [PMID: 37624477 DOI: 10.1007/s10578-023-01583-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Parental self-efficacy predicts outcomes for parenting interventions for child behaviour problems, but there is a need for a brief measure that can be repeated over treatment and applies to a wide age range. The present study describes the development of such a measure, the Brief Parental Self-Efficacy Scale (BPSES). The psychometrics of the BPSES is presented across a wide age range from preschool to late adolescent in a sample comprised of four different intervention contexts. Evidence for structural validity, internal consistency, content validity, configural measurement invariance (equivalent factor structure) and test-retest reliability is presented alongside convergent validity against measures of parental self-efficacy, child behaviour problems, as well as self-report and observed parenting styles. Finally, lower levels of BPSES at baseline predicted increased disengagement from an intensive, individualised family therapy intervention for antisocial youth, while higher baseline levels predicted increased response to a group parenting programme for primary school aged children. The BPSES shows promise as a measure that can be used across a wide age-range, for a variety of parenting interventions for disruptive behaviour problems and which is sufficiently brief to be used as a routine outcome measurement during treatment.
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- Matt Woolgar
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.
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- School of Human Sciences, University of Greenwich, London, UK
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Boldrini F, Ragni B, Russo C, Barni D, De Stasio S. The Italian version of the "tool to measure parental self-efficacy-short form": psychometric properties of the measure and initial validation. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2023; 94:e2023179. [PMID: 37539600 PMCID: PMC10440770 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v94i4.14470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Parental self-efficacy is recognized as a core element of the transition to parenthood process. It affects parental mental health, as well as children's psychosocial, neurodevelopmental and health outcomes since early infancy. Parents with higher parenting self-efficacy have a higher likelihood of engaging in quality parenting practices that support optimal self-regulation development in children. Our study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Italian TOPSE-Short Form (I-TOPSE-SF) questionnaire. METHODS 673 Italian mothers (Mage=37.5; SD=5.7) of children aging 0 to 6 years (Mage=3.9; SD=1.7) were involved in this study. RESULTS Initial results of Confirmatory Factor Analysis highlighted that the fit indices of the hypothesized 6-factor structure of the TOPSE weren't satisfactory. Acceptable internal consistencies for the total score and the six dimensions of the measure were observed. Evidence for convergent and divergent validity were provided. CONCLUSIONS The I-TOPSE-SF could be a valuable tool to assess parental self-efficacy up to school age, but it is in need of further considerations about its measurement properties.
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Yaacoby-Vakrat R, Pade M, Bar-Shalita T. Exploring Co-Regulation-Related Factors in the Mothers of ADHD Children-Proof of Concept Study. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1286. [PMID: 37628285 PMCID: PMC10453235 DOI: 10.3390/children10081286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurological condition interfering with family relationships and co-regulation capabilities. Therefore, exploring factors underpinning parental co-regulation ability is crucial for future fostering relationships in families of children with ADHD. OBJECTIVE This preliminary study aims to characterize and compare the executive-functions, anxiety, self-efficacy, and sensory modulation in mothers of children with and without ADHD. METHOD Mothers of children with (study group) and without (control-comparison, group) ADHD completed online self-reports, measuring executive-functions; parental self-efficacy; anxiety; and sensory modulation. RESULTS The study group (N = 40) had lower self-efficacy compared to the control group (N = 27; p = 0.018), and the control group had lower sensory responsiveness (p = 0.025). Within both groups the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult (BRIEF-A) Global Executive Function Composite score (GEC) and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were moderately correlated. Further, within the study group correlations were found between the BRIEF-A-GEC and the Sensory Responsiveness Questionnaire (SRQ)-Aversive scores (r = 0.37, p ≤ 0.01), and between the BRIEF-A Behavioral-Rating-Index and the parental self-efficacy scores (r = 0.31, p ≤ 0.05). Within the control group, negative correlations were found between the BRIEF-A-GEC and SRQ-Hedonic scores (r= -0.44, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Self-efficacy, executive-functions, high sensory responsiveness and anxiety traits are interwoven and may impact parental co-regulation ability.
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, The Stanley Steyer School of Health Professions, Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat-Aviv, Tel-Aviv 6997801, Israel; (R.Y.-V.); (M.P.)
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Williams C. The Relationship Between Perceived Parental Competence and Bereavement Outcomes in Widows With Young Children. OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING 2023:302228231186354. [PMID: 37392189 DOI: 10.1177/00302228231186354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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Adjustment to bereavement, while a normative life experience, is one that impacts every aspect of life. Widows with young children face the unique challenge of managing both their grief and the grief of their child while also redefining roles, responsibilities, and resources. This study used a cross-sectional survey method to explore the relationship between perceived parental competence and bereavement outcomes in widows with young children (n = 232). Participants completed study measures including a demographic survey, the Revised Grief Experience Inventory, and the Parental Sense of Competence Scale. Results indicate that the constructs of competence, parenting self-efficacy and parental satisfaction, were directly correlated to decreased grief experiences. Additionally, grief experiences were found to be higher in widows reporting lower levels of education, those who were not currently in a relationship, and those who had more children to care for. This study highlights the potential that perceived parental competence has to influence the grief experience for widows and their bereaved children.
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Jones KA, Freijah I, Brennan SE, McKenzie JE, Bright TM, Fiolet R, Kamitsis I, Reid C, Davis E, Andrews S, Muzik M, Segal L, Herrman H, Chamberlain C. Interventions from pregnancy to two years after birth for parents experiencing complex post-traumatic stress disorder and/or with childhood experience of maltreatment. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 5:CD014874. [PMID: 37146219 PMCID: PMC10162699 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd014874.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acceptable, effective and feasible support strategies (interventions) for parents experiencing complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) symptoms or with a history of childhood maltreatment may offer an opportunity to support parental recovery, reduce the risk of intergenerational transmission of trauma and improve life-course trajectories for children and future generations. However, evidence relating to the effect of interventions has not been synthesised to provide a comprehensive review of available support strategies. This evidence synthesis is critical to inform further research, practice and policy approaches in this emerging area. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of interventions provided to support parents who were experiencing CPTSD symptoms or who had experienced childhood maltreatment (or both), on parenting capacity and parental psychological or socio-emotional wellbeing. SEARCH METHODS In October 2021 we searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, six other databases and two trials registers, together with checking references and contacting experts to identify additional studies. SELECTION CRITERIA All variants of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing any intervention delivered in the perinatal period designed to support parents experiencing CPTSD symptoms or with a history of childhood maltreatment (or both), to any active or inactive control. Primary outcomes were parental psychological or socio-emotional wellbeing and parenting capacity between pregnancy and up to two years postpartum. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed the eligibility of trials for inclusion, extracted data using a pre-designed data extraction form, and assessed risk of bias and certainty of evidence. We contacted study authors for additional information as required. We analysed continuous data using mean difference (MD) for outcomes using a single measure, and standardised mean difference (SMD) for outcomes using multiple measures, and risk ratios (RR) for dichotomous data. All data are presented with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). We undertook meta-analyses using random-effects models. MAIN RESULTS We included evidence from 1925 participants in 15 RCTs that investigated the effect of 17 interventions. All included studies were published after 2005. Interventions included seven parenting interventions, eight psychological interventions and two service system approaches. The studies were funded by major research councils, government departments and philanthropic/charitable organisations. All evidence was of low or very low certainty. Parenting interventions Evidence was very uncertain from a study (33 participants) assessing the effects of a parenting intervention compared to attention control on trauma-related symptoms, and psychological wellbeing symptoms (postpartum depression), in mothers who had experienced childhood maltreatment and were experiencing current parenting risk factors. Evidence suggested that parenting interventions may improve parent-child relationships slightly compared to usual service provision (SMD 0.45, 95% CI -0.06 to 0.96; I2 = 60%; 2 studies, 153 participants; low-certainty evidence). There may be little or no difference between parenting interventions and usual perinatal service in parenting skills including nurturance, supportive presence and reciprocity (SMD 0.25, 95% CI -0.07 to 0.58; I2 = 0%; 4 studies, 149 participants; low-certainty evidence). No studies assessed the effects of parenting interventions on parents' substance use, relationship quality or self-harm. Psychological interventions Psychological interventions may result in little or no difference in trauma-related symptoms compared to usual care (SMD -0.05, 95% CI -0.40 to 0.31; I2 = 39%; 4 studies, 247 participants; low-certainty evidence). Psychological interventions may make little or no difference compared to usual care to depression symptom severity (8 studies, 507 participants, low-certainty evidence, SMD -0.34, 95% CI -0.66 to -0.03; I2 = 63%). An interpersonally focused cognitive behavioural analysis system of psychotherapy may slightly increase the number of pregnant women who quit smoking compared to usual smoking cessation therapy and prenatal care (189 participants, low-certainty evidence). A psychological intervention may slightly improve parents' relationship quality compared to usual care (1 study, 67 participants, low-certainty evidence). Benefits for parent-child relationships were very uncertain (26 participants, very low-certainty evidence), while there may be a slight improvement in parenting skills compared to usual care (66 participants, low-certainty evidence). No studies assessed the effects of psychological interventions on parents' self-harm. Service system approaches One service system approach assessed the effect of a financial empowerment education programme, with and without trauma-informed peer support, compared to usual care for parents with low incomes. The interventions increased depression slightly (52 participants, low-certainty evidence). No studies assessed the effects of service system interventions on parents' trauma-related symptoms, substance use, relationship quality, self-harm, parent-child relationships or parenting skills. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is currently a lack of high-quality evidence regarding the effectiveness of interventions to improve parenting capacity or parental psychological or socio-emotional wellbeing in parents experiencing CPTSD symptoms or who have experienced childhood maltreatment (or both). This lack of methodological rigour and high risk of bias made it difficult to interpret the findings of this review. Overall, results suggest that parenting interventions may slightly improve parent-child relationships but have a small, unimportant effect on parenting skills. Psychological interventions may help some women stop smoking in pregnancy, and may have small benefits on parents' relationships and parenting skills. A financial empowerment programme may slightly worsen depression symptoms. While potential beneficial effects were small, the importance of a positive effect in a small number of parents must be considered when making treatment and care decisions. There is a need for further high-quality research into effective strategies for this population.
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- Kimberley A Jones
- Indigenous Health Equity Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia
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- Indigenous Health Equity Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Indigenous Health Equity Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia
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- Indigenous Health Equity Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia
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- Indigenous Health Equity Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia
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- Judith Lumley Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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- Indigenous Health Equity Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia
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- Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Health Economics and Social Policy, Australian Centre for Precision Health, University of South Australia, North Terrace, Australia
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- Orygen, National Centre of Excellenece in Youth Mental Health, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Indigenous Health Equity Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia
- Judith Lumley Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
- NGANGK YIRA Murdoch University Research Centre for Aboriginal Health and Social Equity, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia
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Fang J, Li Y, Tan TX, Chen K, Yang Z, Cheng Z, Sun Y, Wang N. History of pediatric TBI hospitalization and current child-parent relationship quality in China. Brain Inj 2023:1-11. [PMID: 37128136 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2023.2208882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Long-term child-parent relationship quality following hospitalization for pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains poorly understood. OBJECTIVE We tested whether current child-parent conflict and closeness were related to the children's history of TBI-related experiences and contemporary child/family characteristics. METHODS The sample included 202 Chinese children (Boys: 60.4%) with a history of hospitalization for TBI. On average, the children were 11.2 years old (SD = 1.59) and sustained TBI at 8.5 years old (SD = 1.6). TBI-related data were obtained from hospital medical records. Parents provided data on child-parent closeness, child-parent conflict, and parental efficacy 2-4 years (M = 2.7, SD = 0.7) after discharge. RESULTS Forty-nine children (24.3%) had mild TBI, 139 (68.8%) had moderate TBI, and 14 (6.9%) had severe TBI. Surgical intervention occurred among 128 (63.4%) of the 202 children. Contemporaneous child and family characteristics explained 19% of the variance, history of surgery, length of hospitalization, and recovery status explained another 7%, and the interaction between length of hospitalization and parental efficacy explained another 4% in child-parent conflict. Contemporaneous child and family characteristics explained 29% of the variance, and TBI-related variables explained another 2% in child-parent closeness. CONCLUSION Post-TBI child-parent relationship was more associated with child/family characteristics than with TBI variables. Practitioners and families should be aware of the long-term challenges to child-parent relationship following hospitalization for pediatric TBI.
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- Jiangshun Fang
- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Ideological and Political Research Association, Hebei Geo University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Economics, College of Arts and Science, Ohio State University, Columbus, United States
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- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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Liu SR, Sandman CA, Davis EP, Glynn LM. Intergenerational risk and resilience pathways from discrimination and acculturative stress to infant mental health. Dev Psychopathol 2023; 35:899-911. [PMID: 35256027 PMCID: PMC9452603 DOI: 10.1017/s0954579422000141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Preconception and prenatal stress impact fetal and infant development, and women of color are disproportionately exposed to sociocultural stressors like discrimination and acculturative stress. However, few studies examine links between mothers' exposure to these stressors and offspring mental health, or possible mitigating factors. Using linear regression, we tested associations between prenatally assessed maternal acculturative stress and discrimination on infant negative emotionality among 113 Latinx/Hispanic, Asian American, Black, and Multiethnic mothers and their children. Additionally, we tested interactions between stressors and potential pre- and postnatal resilience-promoting factors: community cohesion, social support, communalism, and parenting self-efficacy. Discrimination and acculturative stress were related to more infant negative emotionality at approximately 12 months old (M = 12.6, SD = .75). In contrast, maternal report of parenting self-efficacy when infants were 6 months old was related to lower levels of infant negative emotionality. Further, higher levels of parenting self-efficacy mitigated the relation between acculturative stress and negative emotionality. Preconception and prenatal exposure to sociocultural stress may be a risk factor for poor offspring mental health. Maternal and child health researchers, policymakers, and practitioners should prioritize further understanding these relations, reducing exposure to sociocultural stressors, and promoting resilience.
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- Sabrina R Liu
- Conte Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of California Irvine, CA, USA
- Department of Psychology, Chapman University, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Conte Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of California Irvine, CA, USA
- Department of Psychology, University of Denver, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Chapman University, Orange, CA, USA
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Coyne SM, Rogers A, Holmgren HG, Booth MA, Van Alfen M, Harris H, Barr R, Padilla-Walker LM, Sheppard JA, Shawcroft J, Ober M. Masters of Media: A longitudinal study of parental media efficacy, media monitoring, and child problematic media use across early childhood in the United States. JOURNAL OF CHILDREN AND MEDIA 2023; 17:318-335. [PMID: 37841526 PMCID: PMC10575305 DOI: 10.1080/17482798.2023.2200958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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The development of problematic media use in early childhood is not well understood. The current study examined long-term associations between parental media efficacy, parental media monitoring, and problematic media use across a three-year period of time during early childhood. Participants included 432 parents who reported on their own parenting and their child's use of problematic media once a year for three years (M age of child at Wave 1 = 29.68 months, SD = 3.73 months). Results revealed that early parental media efficacy predicted lower levels of child problematic media use over time. Restrictive media monitoring was also related to lower levels of child problematic media use over time. Additionally, general parental efficacy was related to parental media efficacy and lower child problematic media use, both at the cross-sectional and longitudinal levels. Discussion focuses on encouraging early parental media efficacy (and exploring other potential mechanisms) as a way to mitigate the development of problematic media use over time.
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- School of Family Life, Brigham Young University
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Krejčová K, Chýlová H, Rymešová P. Analysis of siblings' relationship and parenting style using structure modelling approach. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0281266. [PMID: 36730224 PMCID: PMC9894445 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Relationships among siblings play a crucial role in early socialization and further social development. Siblings inherently belong to the system of family relationships; their observation without involving parent-child bonds, is to some extent, generalization. Therefore, our research analyzes with mutual connections between parenting styles and the characteristics of siblings' relationships in a family using a quantitative design of data collection and processing. The outputs from the Sibling Relationship Questionnaire and Questionnaire of Parenting Styles in a Family were collected from 264 bachelor's students. The study found the overall associations of positive emotional relationships and freedom provided by parents with generally desirable characteristics of siblings' bonds and vice versa, and associations between negative emotional relationships and requirements with negatively perceived traits of siblings' bonds. The unexpected outcome of our research is that it revealed more connections between paternal parenting styles and the characteristics of sibling relationships than with those of maternal parenting styles. To reflect the complexity of these relationships more precisely, complex structural equation models were created and successfully adjusted.
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- Kristýna Krejčová
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Economy and Management, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Economy and Management, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Economy and Management, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
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Saether KM, Berg RC, Fagerlund BH, Glavin K, Jøranson N. First-time parents' experiences related to parental self-efficacy: A scoping review. Res Nurs Health 2023; 46:101-112. [PMID: 36564911 PMCID: PMC10107989 DOI: 10.1002/nur.22285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Becoming a parent for the first time is a major transition, and parental self-efficacy (PSE) is considered an important predictor of parenting functioning. We aimed to describe and synthesize qualitative studies that explore first-time parents' experiences related to PSE in the transition to parenthood in the first-year postpartum. We conducted a scoping review in accordance with international guidelines. The main search strategy consisted of searches in six electronic databases. We selected studies based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria, extracted data, and conducted a descriptive qualitative thematic analysis. We included 58 studies (presented in 61 reports) with 1341 participants from 17 countries. Most of the participants (89%) were mothers, and a third of the studies were task-specific regarding breastfeeding. The thematic analysis of the findings concerning PSE revealed five main, interconnected themes: culture-factors in society and the healthcare services; parents-processes within the parents; tasks-different parental tasks; support-parents' perceived support from professionals, peers, friends, family, and partner; and child-the child's well-being and feedback. This scoping review describes qualitative studies on first-time parents' experiences related to PSE. The findings inform future studies of PSE and clinical practice by confirming the importance of PSE in the transition to parenthood, the complexity of different factors that may have an impact, and the centrality of breastfeeding in PSE. Based on these findings, we suggest that a full systematic review with quality assessment would be appropriate.
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- Kristin M Saether
- Centre of Diaconia and Professional Practice, VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway.,Faculty of Health Studies, VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Community Medicine, University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Studies, VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Studies, VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway
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Woźniak-Prus M, Gambin M, Sękowski M, Cudo A, Pisula E, Kiepura-Nawrocka E, Boruszak-Kiziukiewicz J, Kmita G. Positive experiences in the parent-child relationship during the COVID-19 lockdown in Poland: The role of emotion regulation, empathy, parenting self-efficacy, and social support. FAMILY PROCESS 2023:e12856. [PMID: 36724769 DOI: 10.1111/famp.12856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Despite the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak being largely negative on parents and children, for some families, lockdown could also bring about some positive effects, for example, increased emotional closeness, and more time for joint activity. The aim of the current study was to investigate cross-sectionally the most important correlates of the positive experiences in the parent-child relationship among Polish mothers and fathers during the lockdown in the initial phase of the COVID-19 outbreak. In May 2020, 228 mothers and 231 fathers completed the Brief version of the Empathic Sensitivity Questionnaire, Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale Short Form, Social Support Scale, Parenting Self-Agency Measure, and Scale of Positive Experiences in Parent-Child Relationship during the COVID-19 lockdown. Our results showed that parenting self-efficacy and social support were the strongest correlates of positive experiences in the parent-child relationship in both mothers and fathers during the lockdown. Perspective-taking was positively related to the positive experiences in mothers, whereas personal distress was positively associated with the positive experiences in the parent-child relationship in fathers. Our results point to factors of potential importance in designing preventive and therapeutic interventions for mothers and fathers to enhance positive experiences in the parent-child relationship during the pandemic.
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- Institute of Psychology, The Maria Grzegorzewska University, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Psychology, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland
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Outhwaite LA. App-based support for parental self-efficacy in the first 1,000 days: A randomized control trial. Front Psychol 2023; 13:998170. [PMID: 36710829 PMCID: PMC9878327 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.998170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Parental self-efficacy is key for guiding parents' interactions with their child and is an important target for early intervention. This study reports a pilot randomized control trial (RCT) of a parenting application (app) with 79 parents of children aged 0-6 months in the United Kingdom. The app includes 1,026 daily age-appropriate activities across eight areas of child development, using resources accessible at home. While controlling for pre-test scores, parents who used the parenting app (Treatment Group) had significantly higher parental self-efficacy, after the 4-week intervention period, compared to the Active Control Group. Partial correlation analyses indicated that higher frequency of self-reported use of the parenting app was associated with greater parental self-efficacy outcomes. This evidence establishes proof of concept that parenting apps can have significant benefits on parental self-efficacy in early childhood. Limitations to the interpretation and generalization of the findings, as well as directions for future research are discussed.
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Roncaglia F, Bonvicini L, Kendall S, Panza C, Ferraroni M, Giorgi Rossi P. Validation of the Italian version of the Tool to Measure Parenting Self-Efficacy questionnaire using data from an intervention study. Child Care Health Dev 2023; 49:189-200. [PMID: 35817590 DOI: 10.1111/cch.13032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Parent self-efficacy (PSE), parents' confidence in their ability to successfully raise their children, has proved to be a powerful direct predictor of specific positive parenting practices. The aim of this study was to validate the Italian version of the Tool to Measure Parenting Self-Efficacy (TOPSE) using data from the questionnaires previously completed in a controlled before-after study conducted in 2015 to evaluate a newsletter programme to help improve parenting. Mothers and fathers of newborns were asked to complete the TOPSE at the child's birth (t0), at 6 months (t1) and at 12 months (t2): 265 TOPSE questionnaires were collected at t0 (43%), 158 at t1 (26%) and 188 at t2 (31%). METHODS We measured internal reliability using Cronbach's alpha for each of the eight domains of the TOPSE. The intracluster correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to evaluate the external reliability only for parents with more than one child. Responsiveness was measured by testing the ability of the questionnaire to detect differences between groups and times that we expected to be measurable, based on consolidated findings in the literature. Mean scores of PSE improved from t0 to t2 (Hypothesis 1), PSE was lower at baseline for first-time parents than for those with multiple children (Hypothesis 2) and the improvement from t0 to t2 was stronger for first-time parents than for parents with multiple children (Hypothesis 3). RESULTS AND CONCLUSION Based on our sample of questionnaires, the Italian version of the TOPSE was reliable for almost all of the domains except for Emotion, Self-acceptance and Learning, which could be refined by re-framing or dropping one item. External reliability was moderate, bearing in mind that the questionnaire was repeated at different times over 12 months, during which parents normally change. Responsiveness was good, especially for the Emotion and Empathy domains.
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- Epidemiology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Centre for Health Services Studies, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
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- Branch of Medical Statistics, Biometry, and Epidemiology 'G. A. Maccacaro', Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Epidemiology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Seetharaman M, Benjamin A, McGrath JM, Vance AJ. Parenting self-efficacy instruments for parents of infants and toddlers: A review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES ADVANCES 2022; 4:100082. [PMID: 38745618 PMCID: PMC11080435 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnsa.2022.100082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Parenting Self-Efficacy, a concept first described in Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, is a parent's belief in their ability to successfully parent their child. The concept of parenting self-efficacy is used by researchers to increase our understanding of parenting abilities and influences on child health and developmental outcomes. Numerous instruments exist for measuring parental self-efficacy; but little is known about the specific topics included in the measures and consistency across instruments. Therefore, this scoping review sought to compare parenting self-efficacy instruments for parents of infants and toddlers, focusing on comparison of parenting topics, scale format, and administration with the goal of providing guidance and recommendations for measurement selection. Methods Our sample included 25 instruments and items from every instrument was evaluated and coded using NVIVO Qualitative Software. We reviewed the instruments' target population, subscales, number of items, response options, scoring range and instructions, theoretical background, and parenting topics across each instrument. Results This review found three common factors across all instruments: parent, social and family, and child factors. Parent personal factors were addressed most frequently to evaluate self-efficacy and included topics such as, perception of parenting abilities, emotional reactions, and perceived successes. From our synthesis, we also offer recommendations for instrument selection and provide a conceptual model of parenting self-efficacy. Conclusions The findings from this scoping review highlight the presence of key factors (parent, social & family, and child) necessary for the evaluation of parenting self-efficacy in parents of infants and toddlers. Given our results, a meta-analysis is needed to compare parenting self-efficacy scores across studies to better understand the associations between self-efficacy and parent and child outcomes.
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- Henry Ford Health, Center for Health Policy and Health Services Research
- Michigan State University, College of Nursing
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Tarro S, Lahdenperä M, Junttila N, Lampimäki A, Lagström H. Parental Self-Efficacy and Child Diet Quality between Ages 2 and 5: The STEPS Study. Nutrients 2022; 14:4891. [PMID: 36432577 PMCID: PMC9698359 DOI: 10.3390/nu14224891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Parental self-efficacy (PSE), a measure of the subjective competence in the parental role, has been linked with child well-being and health. Research on the influence of PSE on child eating habits is scarce, and the few studies have concentrated on certain food groups, such as vegetables or fruits, and have mostly included only maternal PSE. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore the associations between PSE (separately for mothers and fathers and as a total family-level score) and child diet quality in a cross-sectional and longitudinal study setting. PSE was measured at child ages of 1.5 and 5 years, and diet quality was measured at ages 2 and 5. Participants are from the Steps to Healthy Development (STEPS) Study (n = 270-883). We found that maternal PSE and family level PSE score were associated with child diet quality. Paternal PSE was not, but the dimension Routines was associated with child diet quality. PSE was similarly associated with child diet quality at both age points. Our results suggest that PSE is an important construct in the development of healthy dietary habits in children, and supporting parenting programs aimed at higher PSE could promote healthy diet quality in children.
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- Saija Tarro
- Department of Public Health, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, FI-20014 Turku, Finland
- Centre for Population Health Research, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, FI-20014 Turku, Finland
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- Department of Teacher Education, University of Turku, FI-20014 Turku, Finland
- Department of Teacher Education, University of Jyväskylä, FI-40014 Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of Public Health, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, FI-20014 Turku, Finland
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- Department of Public Health, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, FI-20014 Turku, Finland
- Centre for Population Health Research, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, FI-20014 Turku, Finland
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Gniewosz G. A mother’s perspective: perceived stress and parental self-efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/17405629.2022.2120464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Jewell C, Wittkowski A, Collinge S, Pratt D. A Brief Cognitive Behavioural Intervention for Parents of Anxious Children: Feasibility and Acceptability Study. CHILD & YOUTH CARE FORUM 2022; 52:661-681. [PMID: 35975268 PMCID: PMC9372936 DOI: 10.1007/s10566-022-09704-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background Parent-only psychological interventions can be effective treatments for child anxiety. Involving parents in treatment may be beneficial for children, ensuring that interventions are delivered effectively in a supportive environment. Few studies have investigated the feasibility and acceptability of parent-only interventions for child anxiety. Objective In this study, we report on feasibility, acceptability and preliminary clinical outcomes of a brief cognitive behavioural group intervention for parents of children (4- to 10-years-olds) experiencing anxiety in the absence of a diagnosed anxiety disorder. Method Parent participants attended a three-session group intervention delivered online. We collected feasibility information (recruitment and retention rates); parents and children (when appropriate) completed acceptability and clinical outcome measures after each session. Participants were also interviewed about the acceptability of the intervention and study processes. Results Nineteen parents consented to take part (child mean age 6.47, SD 1.23). Participant retention rates (68.4%) and intervention satisfaction (total mean CSQ score 28.52) were high. Calculated effect sizes were moderate to large for parent-rated outcomes, small for child self-reported anxiety, and small to moderate for parent confidence/efficacy. Thematic analysis of interview data identified benefits, such as connecting with parents and learning strategies, as well as challenges associated with the intervention. Conclusions Attendance appeared to be associated with positive changes for parents and children. Overall, participants found this to be an acceptable and useful intervention. These findings demonstrated the potential benefit of a brief intervention for parents of anxious children. A larger trial is required to further investigate these preliminary findings.
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Song JE, Roh EH, Kim YJ, Ahn JA. Effects of Maternal Adjustment Enhancement Program Using Mobile-Based Education for Chinese Immigrant Women in Korea: A Quasi-Experimental Study. J Transcult Nurs 2022; 33:685-694. [PMID: 35941817 DOI: 10.1177/10436596221107601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to develop a maternal adjustment program for Chinese immigrant primiparous women in Korea and to investigate its effectiveness. METHODOLOGY Forty-five Chinese immigrant women with newborns were recruited and conveniently assigned into experimental and control groups. A maternal adjustment enhancement program was initiated to the experimental group using a mobile-based education regarding cultural intimacy for 4 weeks. RESULTS In the follow-ups, the experimental group showed significantly higher knowledge of childcare and parenting efficacy. Both the experimental and control groups showed an improvement in social support and a decrease in childcare stress without between-group differences. DISCUSSION The maternal adjustment enhancement program can be utilized as an effective approach to improve knowledge of childcare and reinforce parenting efficacy of Chinese immigrant women in Korea. Strategies to reduce language barrier and to provide education with culturally friendly manners should be utilized for successful transition to motherhood among immigrant mothers.
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- Ajou University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.,Global Korean Nursing Foundation, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Yusuf A, Wright N, Steiman M, Gonzalez M, Karpur A, Shih A, Shikako K, Elsabbagh M. Factors associated with resilience among children and youths with disability during the COVID-19 pandemic. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0271229. [PMID: 35905110 PMCID: PMC9337662 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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There is evidence of negative impact of social distancing and confinement measures to manage the COVID-19 pandemic on children, including increased anxiety and depression and behaviour difficulties. Paradoxically, positive impacts like increased support and more self-care activities have also been documented. Little is known about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the children with disability and the potential role of familial, environmental, and biological factors on mitigating this impact. The aims of the study were 1) identifying profiles of functioning across multiple domains during the COVID-19 pandemic and 2) examining the extent to which parenting self-efficacy, support in accessing schooling, and type of diagnosis predict the likelihood of resilience among children with disability, after controlling for household income and single-parent status. An online survey developed from COVID-19 guidance recommendations, was available from June 11- July 21, 2020, and resulted in a convenience sample of caregivers across Canada (n = 883) of children with disability (mean age of 9.4 years old, SDage = 5.7, 58% male). We conducted latent class analysis to examine the number of latent profiles on caregiver-reported changes of 12 functioning domains, as either 'worsening', 'no change', or 'improving'. Most participants belonged to 'stable' or 'worsening' profiles. However, we identified a small subgroup with improvements in child functioning, a pattern indicative of a 'resilient' profile. Using a multinomial logistic regression, we found that diagnosis type, parenting self-efficacy and support in accessing schooling were associated with membership in the Resilient or Stable profiles compared to the Worsening profile, after controlling for single-parent status and income. Taken together, our findings identified variability in responses to adversity that is dependent on the child's diagnosis type, parenting self-efficacy, and support in accessing schooling. By identifying potentially modifiable predictors of resilience, namely parenting self-efficacy and support in accessing schooling, we signal the potential for tailored supports for different diagnoses, through interventions that enhance caregiver empowerment, access to schooling, access to health and social services, and/or mitigate disparities resulting from social disadvantage.
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- Afiqah Yusuf
- Azrieli Centre for Autism Research, Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Biostatistics and Health Informatics, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Azrieli Centre for Autism Research, Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Azrieli Centre for Autism Research, Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Autism Speaks, New York, New York, United States of America
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- Autism Speaks, New York, New York, United States of America
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Azrieli Centre for Autism Research, Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Jiramanee A, Driessnack M, Tilden E. Systematic Review of Self-Report Measures of Maternal Self-Efficacy. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2022; 51:491-501. [PMID: 35724766 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2022.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To synthesize the literature to identify self-report measures used to assess maternal self-efficacy (MSE) among mothers of infants 0 to 1 year of age. DATA SOURCES OVID (MEDLINE), CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, Google Scholar. STUDY SELECTION We searched for research articles that included self-report measurement of MSE and were published from January 2000 to September 2021. We selected this time frame to focus on a contemporary context and to build on an earlier systematic review of self-report measures of self-efficacy in parents that captured a subset of MSE measures across a broader time period (1970-2016). DATA EXTRACTION We extracted measures of MSE with descriptive details, including level of self-efficacy assessed (e.g., global, domain-specific, task-specific), concept(s) assessed, reliability, eligible age ranges, instrument origins, development, use, and translations. DATA SYNTHESIS In many studies of MSE, researchers used measures not specifically designed for self-efficacy and instead used measures for closely related concepts such as confidence or competence. We identified only four measures that were used to assess MSE among mothers of infants. Among these, we found variation in the level of self-efficacy being measured and the intended age range. Importantly, we also found that measures of MSE were primarily validated for use within Western and/or English-speaking cultures/countries. CONCLUSION We identified four instruments to measure MSE in mothers of infants, and each has strengths and weaknesses. Future researchers should focus on clear conceptual and operational alignment between MSE and its measurement; the development of an English, task-specific MSE measure; and further development and testing of measures of MSE outside of Western and/or English-speaking cultures/countries.
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Derwig M, Tiberg I, Björk J, Kristensson Hallström I. Changes in perceived parental self-efficacy after a Child-Centred Health Dialogue about preventing obesity. Acta Paediatr 2022; 111:1956-1965. [PMID: 35702925 PMCID: PMC9543087 DOI: 10.1111/apa.16453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Aim This randomised controlled trial evaluated changes in parental self‐efficacy and children's weight, after a Child‐Centred Health Dialogue about preventing obesity. Methods We randomly assigned 37 Child Health Centres in Skåne county Sweden to provide usual care or the dialogue intervention. They included centres from high and low socioeconomic areas. The outcomes were changes in parental self‐efficacy and any moderating effect on their children's body mass index 1 year later. Results The baseline data were based on 1115 mothers and 869 fathers representing 1197 children (52% females) aged 4 years (3.9–4.2) with a standardised body mass index (zBMI) of 0.1 ± 0.9. The participation rates at follow‐up, 1.1 ± 0.2 years after the intervention were 817 mothers and 508 fathers. Overall, parental self‐efficacy had decreased by the 1‐year follow‐up. There was a significant intervention effect on maternal self‐efficacy in promoting physical activity, however with unclear clinical relevance. Mothers' change in perceived self‐efficacy in promoting a healthy diet seemed to moderate the intervention effect on zBMI change in children with zBMI > 0 with −0.01 (95% CI: −0.025 to −0.001; p = 0.03). Conclusion Our study suggested a possible link between increased maternal self‐efficacy in promoting a healthy diet and a favourable development of zBMI.
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- Mariette Derwig
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Testing Models of Associations Between Depression and Parenting Self-efficacy in Mothers: A Meta-analytic Review. Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev 2022; 25:471-499. [PMID: 35556193 DOI: 10.1007/s10567-022-00398-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Numerous cross-sectional studies confirm the long-theorized association between mothers' depression and lower parenting self-efficacy (PSE) beliefs. However, cross-sectional studies leave unanswered the direction of this association: Does depression predict PSE? Does PSE predict depression? Are both true? Does the strength of the association between depression and PSE, regardless of the direction, generalize across participant characteristics and study design features? How stable is PSE over time? And how effective are interventions at enhancing PSE? To answer these questions, we conducted a meta-analytic review of longitudinal studies. With 35 eligible studies (22,698 participants), we found support for both models: there was a significant pooled effect of both depression on PSE and of PSE on depression, with nearly identical effect sizes (d = - 0.21 and - 0.22, respectively). The association was stronger in samples with mothers' younger average age and studies that measured PSE among mothers relative to during pregnancy. We found a medium degree of stability in the index of PSE, d = 0.60. Finally, the estimated pooled effect size between being in an intervention group versus control group and PSE was 0.505. Overall, we found support for (1) bidirectional associations between depression and PSE in mothers, (2) the stability of PSE over time, and (3) the strength of the relationship between PSE and depression with intervention. These results suggest the importance of continuing to develop, test, and disseminate interventions to enhance PSE. We interpret these findings in the context of both depression and low PSE having serious consequences for child outcomes and maladaptive parenting.
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Jankowska DM, Omelańczuk I, Pisula E, Karwowski M. Evaluation of the Polish version of the Parenting Sense of Competence Scale in parents of typically developing children and children with autism spectrum disorders. Child Care Health Dev 2022; 48:443-454. [PMID: 34897764 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parental self-efficacy describes parents' self-perceived competence in fulfilling their roles. The Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC) is one of the most commonly used self-report instruments, allowing for parental self-efficacy measurement. METHODS This paper summarizes the results of three studies (total N = 2088) conducted to examine factor structure, internal consistency, test-retest reliability and criterion validity of the Polish version of PSOC (PSOC-PL). The studies were carried out among parents (mothers and fathers) of typically developing 14- and 15-year-olds (Study 1, n = 1404) as well as among parents of typically developing children aged 6-16 (Study 2, n = 248), parents of typically developing children and children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (Study 3, n = 436, ages ranged from 6 to 13). RESULTS Confirmatory factor analysis (Study 1) demonstrated an acceptable fit of the theorized two-factor model, with theorized Satisfaction and Efficacy factors. The subscales' internal consistencies were satisfactory across all studies (Studies 1-3), and PSOC's test-retest reliability (Study 2) over a 3-week interval was very high. Parents of children with developmental disorders (Study 3) reported lower efficacy than parents of typically developing children. CONCLUSIONS The results of these three studies attest that the Polish version of PSOC is a reliable and valid measure of parental self-efficacy beliefs.
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- Dorota M Jankowska
- Department of Educational Sciences, The Maria Grzegorzewska University, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Educational Sciences, The Maria Grzegorzewska University, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Dolev-Cohen M, Ricon T. Dysfunctional Parent-Child Communication About Sexting During Adolescence. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR 2022; 51:1689-1702. [PMID: 35112270 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-022-02286-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Sexting (sending, receiving, and forwarding nude, semi-nude, or sexually explicit content) entails risks for adolescents; therefore, it is important for parents to be able to communicate with their children about its implications. The goal of the present study was to identify parental characteristics that lead to dysfunctional communication (lower quality of communication) about sexting, on a sample of 427 parents (336 mothers and 91 fathers) of Israeli adolescents aged 10-18 years and to determine whether parents' perceived severity of sexting and the degree to which they perceive their adolescent to be susceptible to sexting function as mediating factors. Parents completed a set of questionnaires online. Findings indicated that authoritarian and permissive parenting styles were positively associated with dysfunctional parent-child communication about sexting. Authoritative style was inversely related to dysfunctional communication and was mediated by positive attitudes toward sex education. Additionally, authoritative parents were capable of assessing the severity of their children's sexting activities, and the degree to which their children were susceptible to engage in sexting. The quality of the discussion initiated by authoritative parents appears to have enabled them to be aware of adolescent behaviors and to adjust their communication about the inherent risks. Findings suggest that the perception of sexting as too risky diminishes parents' ability to conduct a high-quality discussion about it. In conclusion, research findings emphasize parents' role in mediation of the online experiences of their children and conducting a constructive discussions with them about sexting.
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- Michal Dolev-Cohen
- Educational Counseling Program, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Oranim Academic College of Education, 36006, Tivon, Israel.
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- Educational Counseling Program, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Oranim Academic College of Education, 36006, Tivon, Israel
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Farewell CV, Thayer Z, Paulson J, Nicklas J, Walker C, Waldie K, Morton S, Leiferman JA. Fostering Resilience Among Mothers Early (FRAME): using growth mixture modeling to identify resources that mitigate perinatal depression. Arch Womens Ment Health 2022; 25:451-461. [PMID: 35137331 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-022-01211-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The primary objective of this study was to delineate classes of individuals based on depression trajectories from the antenatal period through 54-month postpartum and internal and external resources that are associated with low depression risk. Participants came from the Growing Up in New Zealand (GUiNZ) study (n = 5664), which is a pregnancy cohort study and is nationally representative of the ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of contemporary New Zealand births. Growth curve mixture modeling was used to identify distinct subgroups based on depression scores from the antenatal period through 54-month postpartum. Logistic regression models were run to investigate socioeconomic factors and internal and external resources that were associated with depression class membership. A two-class model, "low risk" and "high risk," resulted in the best model fit. Most of the sample (n = 5110, 90%) fell into the "low-risk" class defined by no-to-mild depression symptoms during pregnancy and decreasing depressive symptoms over time (bintercept = - .05, bslope = - .05). Approximately 10% of the sample fell into the "high-risk" class (n = 554, 10%) defined by mild-to-moderate depressive symptoms during pregnancy and increasing depressive symptomology over time (bintercept = .39, bslope = .57). More positive parenting-related attitudes, better pre-pregnancy self-reported health, informal social supports, and community belonging were significantly associated with greater odds of being in the "low-risk" class, after controlling for socioeconomic factors. These findings suggest that targeting internal and external resources for individuals across the perinatal and early childhood periods is important to mitigating maternal depression.
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- Charlotte V Farewell
- Department of Community and Behavioral Health, School of Public Health, University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus, Mail Stop B119, East 17Aurora, CO, 1300180045, USA.
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- Old Dominion University, Norfolk University, Norfolk, USA
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- Department of Community and Behavioral Health, School of Public Health, University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus, Mail Stop B119, East 17Aurora, CO, 1300180045, USA
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- Department of Community and Behavioral Health, School of Public Health, University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus, Mail Stop B119, East 17Aurora, CO, 1300180045, USA
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Aytuglu A, Brown GL. Pleasure in parenting as a mediator between fathers' attachment representations and paternal sensitivity. JOURNAL OF FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY : JFP : JOURNAL OF THE DIVISION OF FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY OF THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (DIVISION 43) 2022; 36:427-437. [PMID: 34351191 PMCID: PMC8816968 DOI: 10.1037/fam0000905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The present study examined the mediating role of pleasure in parenting in the link between fathers' attachment representations and paternal sensitivity among 138 father-infant dyads from a rural part of the southeastern United States. First-time fathers' attachment representations were assessed using the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) prenatally. Pleasure in parenting-a multidimensional construct assessing positive attitudes and beliefs toward the parenting role-was coded from fathers' interviews at 3 months. Paternal sensitivity was coded from father-infant play interactions at 12 months. Results indicated that fathers with secure-autonomous adult attachment representations showed more pleasure in parenting. In turn, fathers who took more pleasure in parenting also interacted more sensitively during father-infant interactions. Moreover, although the direct association between fathers' attachment representations and sensitivity was nonsignificant, the indirect effect from secure-autonomous representations to sensitivity via pleasure in parenting was significant. Findings suggest that first-time fathers' parenting attitudes may play a role in transmitting representations of early caregiving experiences to sensitive interactions with their own infants. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).
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- Alp Aytuglu
- Department of Human Development and Family Science, University of Georgia
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- Department of Human Development and Family Science, University of Georgia
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Strauss K, Servadio M, Valeri G, Casula L, Vicari S, Fava L. Association between child behavioural problems and parenting stress in autism spectrum disorders: the role of parenting self-efficacy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2022; 70:49-58. [PMID: 38456133 PMCID: PMC10916921 DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2022.2052417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Introduction: The present study build on previous research that found a bidirectional relation of parenting stress and negative behavioural outcomes in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Aim: To investigate the mediating role of parenting self-efficacy in the relationship of parenting stress and children's behavioural and emotional problems. Materials and methods: The sample included 32 young children and their families. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected. Hierarchical regression analysis revealed direct and indirect mediating effects. Results: Parenting self-efficacy mediated the relationship between parenting stress and children's behavioural and emotional problems in fathers only. Conclusions: We discuss potential ways targeted parenting self-efficacy intervention can support fathers. Results contribute to gain father-informed knowledge in, a research branch generally focused on mothers.
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- Kristin Strauss
- Association for Treatment and Research in Autism and Related Conditions “Umbrella”, Rome, Italy
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- Association for Treatment and Research in Autism and Related Conditions “Umbrella”, Rome, Italy
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- Child Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Neuroscience, I.R.C.C.S. Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Child Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Neuroscience, I.R.C.C.S. Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Child Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Neuroscience, I.R.C.C.S. Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Association for Treatment and Research in Autism and Related Conditions “Umbrella”, Rome, Italy
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Determinants of Excessive Screen Time among Children under Five Years Old in Selangor, Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19063560. [PMID: 35329247 PMCID: PMC8951484 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Excessive screen time interferes with the health and development of children. However, the screen time situation among Malaysian children remains poorly understood. This study aims to identify the prevalence and determinants of excessive screen time among children under five years in Selangor, Malaysia, using the latest World Health Organization guidelines. In this cross-sectional study, 489 parent−child dyads were randomly selected from nine government health clinics in Petaling district, Selangor. Total screen time and factors were assessed using validated self-administered questionnaires and analysed using multiple logistic regression. The overall prevalence of excessive screen time was 91.4% with a median of 3.00 h. The majority of children utilized television (66%), followed by handheld devices (30%) and computers (4%). Determinants of screen time identified were Malay ethnicity, (aOR 3.56, 95% CI 1.65−7.68), parental age of ≥30 years (aOR 3.12, 95% CI 1.58−6.16), parental screen time >2 h a day (aOR 2.42, 95% CI 1.24−4.73), moderate self-efficacy to influence a child’s physical activity (aOR 2.29, 95% CI 1.01−5.20) and the positive perception on the influence of screen time on a child’s cognitive wellbeing (aOR 1.15, 95% CI 1.01−1.32). Parents play an important role in determining their child’s screen time. Future interventions should focus on addressing parental determinants to ensure age-appropriate screen time.
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Mekhail KT, Burström B, Marttila A, Wångdahl J, Lindberg L. Psychometric qualities of the HLS-EU-Q16 instrument for parental health literacy in Swedish multicultural settings. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:293. [PMID: 35151303 PMCID: PMC8841050 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-12346-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Health literacy (HL) is important for individuals in terms of knowledge and competence to make decisions about healthcare, health promotion and disease prevention. Migrants generally demonstrate lower HL levels compared to the majority populations. HL interventions among migrants are rarely studied. Thus, there is a need to find useful HL measurements for multicultural settings. The importance of understanding parents’ HL is related to their key role in providing and promoting the health of their children. This study aimed to add knowledge about the psychometric properties of the HLS-EU-Q16 instrument (Swedish version) among parents in Swedish multicultural settings. Methods A cross sectional design was used. Totally 193 first-time parents (N = 193) were recruited through two child healthcare centres in Stockholm. Parents were interviewed when their infants were < 2 months old using structured questionnaires including HLS-EU-Q16. For psychometric evaluation of HLS-EU-Q16 instrument, exploratory factor analyses (EFA) were used to test internal consistency (N = 164). HL levels in sub-groups were explored with Kruskal-Wallis/Chi2 tests. Participants’ comments on HLS-EU-Q16 questionnaire were viewed to explore how the questions were perceived by the target population. Results One factor solution of EFA explained 37.3% of the total variance in HLS-EU-Q16. Statistically significant differences in HL levels were found in relation to migration including language difficulties and level of education of the study population and access to support in line with previous research. Challenges related to understanding HLS-EU-Q16 questionnaire were found among participants with migrant background. Conclusions The Swedish version of HLS-EU-Q16 could be used together with other instruments for measuring overall HL in multicultural settings. HLS-EU-Q16 appears to discriminate between different levels of HL in relation to migrant background and shorter education and limited access to support. However, other measures of HL which should be adapted to use in multicultural settings, need to be explored in further studies of parental HL and its relationship to child health in multicultural settings. Trial registration The study was retrospectively registered (18 February 2020) in the ISRCTN registry (ISRCTN10336603). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-021-12346-8.
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Jandrić S, Kurtović A. Parenting Sense of Competence in Parents of Children With and Without Intellectual Disability. EUROPES JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 17:75-91. [PMID: 35136430 PMCID: PMC8768480 DOI: 10.5964/ejop.3771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Our study aims to examine the relationship of child’s intellectual disability, parental education, employment and perceived stress with parenting sense of competence (satisfaction and self-efficacy). Three groups of parents (children without intellectual disability, children with mild intellectual disabilities, and children with moderate/severe intellectual disability) completed measures of perceived stress, parenting sense of competence and socio-demographic questions. Results show that child’s intellectual disability affects parenting satisfaction but not parenting self-efficacy. Parental employment predicted parenting satisfaction, but not parenting self-efficacy, while perceived stress predicted parenting satisfaction and self-efficacy. Results further suggest that parental employment moderates the relationship of child's disability with parenting satisfaction and perceived stress. Result suggest a need for interventions aimed at supporting parents in dealing with emotional consequences of their child’s disability.
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- Sanja Jandrić
- Unit for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Clinical Hospital Center, Osijek, Croatia.,Faculty of Medicine, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanties and Social Sciences, Osijek, Croatia
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Mannocci A, Ciavardini S, Mattioli F, Massimi A, D’Egidio V, Lia L, Scaglietta F, Giannini A, Antico R, Dorelli B, Svelato A, Orfeo L, Benedetti Panici P, Ragusa A, La Torre G, Group HAPPYMAMA. HAPPY MAMA Project (Part 2)-Maternal Distress and Self-Efficacy: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Field Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:1461. [PMID: 35162482 PMCID: PMC8835492 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of the pilot randomized controlled field trial is to assess if a midwifery intervention is able to increase the maternal self-efficacy and reduce the stress level during the first six months after birth. METHODS The study was conducted in two different hospitals in Rome, Italy, involving women delivering at or beyond term, aged >18 years old and with normal APGAR scores of the infant. The participants were randomly divided into two groups: "Individual Intervention Group" (they received home midwifery assistance for one month after birth, I) and the "Control Group" (C). A self-administered questionnaire was administered four times: at the baseline about one week after the hospital delivery (T0), after the intervention about one month after the delivery (T1), and at three months (T2) and at six months after birth (T3). The questionnaire included different validated scales needed to assess maternal perceived self-efficacy (KPCS), parental stress scale stress (PSS) and maternal depressive risk symptoms (EPDS). RESULTS The study population counted 51 mothers: 28 women in the "C" group and 23 women in the "I" group. The PSS score was statistically higher in the "C" than "I" group at T1 (p = 0.024); whereas the KPCS score was statistically higher in the "I" (p = 0.039) group; EPDS score did not show significant difference between the two groups in the follow-up period. An inverse significant correlation between KPCS and PSS was found during the study window time (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS These results potentially give the opportunity to explore this area of focus further, in order to better address maternal individual needs for the successful transition to motherhood. More research in this area is required.
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- Alice Mannocci
- Faculty of Economics, Mercatorum University, 00186 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (F.M.); (A.M.); (V.D.); (L.L.); (F.S.); (R.A.); (B.D.); (G.L.T.); (H.M.G.)
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (F.M.); (A.M.); (V.D.); (L.L.); (F.S.); (R.A.); (B.D.); (G.L.T.); (H.M.G.)
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (F.M.); (A.M.); (V.D.); (L.L.); (F.S.); (R.A.); (B.D.); (G.L.T.); (H.M.G.)
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (F.M.); (A.M.); (V.D.); (L.L.); (F.S.); (R.A.); (B.D.); (G.L.T.); (H.M.G.)
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (F.M.); (A.M.); (V.D.); (L.L.); (F.S.); (R.A.); (B.D.); (G.L.T.); (H.M.G.)
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (F.M.); (A.M.); (V.D.); (L.L.); (F.S.); (R.A.); (B.D.); (G.L.T.); (H.M.G.)
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Umberto I Teaching Hospital, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (A.G.); (P.B.P.)
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (F.M.); (A.M.); (V.D.); (L.L.); (F.S.); (R.A.); (B.D.); (G.L.T.); (H.M.G.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Giovanni Calibita Fatebenefratelli Hospital, 00186 Rome, Italy; (A.S.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (F.M.); (A.M.); (V.D.); (L.L.); (F.S.); (R.A.); (B.D.); (G.L.T.); (H.M.G.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Giovanni Calibita Fatebenefratelli Hospital, 00186 Rome, Italy; (A.S.); (A.R.)
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, “San Giovanni Calibita” Fatebenefratelli, 00186 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Umberto I Teaching Hospital, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (A.G.); (P.B.P.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Giovanni Calibita Fatebenefratelli Hospital, 00186 Rome, Italy; (A.S.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (F.M.); (A.M.); (V.D.); (L.L.); (F.S.); (R.A.); (B.D.); (G.L.T.); (H.M.G.)
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (S.C.); (F.M.); (A.M.); (V.D.); (L.L.); (F.S.); (R.A.); (B.D.); (G.L.T.); (H.M.G.)
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Dirks E, Szarkowski A. Family-Centered Early Intervention (FCEI) Involving Fathers and Mothers of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Parental Involvement and Self-Efficacy. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11030492. [PMID: 35159944 PMCID: PMC8836809 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11030492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Studies related to family-centered early intervention (FCEI) for children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) have largely focused on mothers, at the exclusion of fathers. Yet, understanding fathers’ experiences with FCEI is also important and may inform service delivery. The present study explores self-efficacy and involvement with FCEI in both fathers and mothers. (2) Methods: Dutch fathers and mothers completed questionnaires about their parental self-efficacy, involvement in FCEI, perceived support from their primary EI provider, and the impact of raising a child who is DHH on parenting. (3) Results: Both fathers and mothers reported relatively high levels of self-efficacy. Mothers reported higher levels than fathers on some domains of self-efficacy and tended to be more involved in their child’s FCEI than fathers. In fathers, but not mothers, higher levels of self-efficacy were related to higher levels of involvement and higher levels of perceived support. (4) Conclusions: Similarities and differences were found between fathers and mothers in their perspectives on self-efficacy and involvement. This points to potential differences related to their FCEI needs. EI providers need to address both the needs of fathers and mothers to promote optimal development among child who are DHH.
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- Evelien Dirks
- Dutch Foundation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Child (NSDSK), 1073 GX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Psychology, Utrecht University, 3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Children’s Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf (CCCBSD), Beverly, MA 01915, USA;
- LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) Program, Division of Developmental Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02215, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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Gaines R, Korneluk Y, Quigley D, Chiasson V, Delehanty A, Jacobson S. Quickstart for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder: A preliminary report of an adapted community-based early intervention program. AUTISM & DEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS 2022; 7:23969415221138699. [PMID: 36466042 PMCID: PMC9709185 DOI: 10.1177/23969415221138699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Background and Aims Early intervention (EI) for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) must be resource-efficient while remaining effective; thus, clinicians are challenged to create and implement useful methods. Clinical evidence from community-based interventions that include reliable diagnoses, individual EI programs, along with comprehensive descriptions of participants, procedures, and participant outcomes can inform practice, translational research, and local policy. Parent-mediated EI for toddlers with ASD can promote positive developmental outcomes and lifelong well-being, but evidence of successful community uptake of research-based EIs is somewhat limited. The community-based, parent-mediated, evidence-informed QuickStart EI program aims to encourage toddlers' early social communication, social interactions, and relationship-building, in a community clinic setting.We aim to (1) describe our adaptations to the evidence-based Parent-Delivered Early Start Denver Model and (2) present promising findings for toddlers with or at risk for ASD and their families who received QuickStart. We also intend to motivate a similar study of EI in real-world situations to advance evidence-based practice and create relevant dialogue and questions for research. Methods Complete data were identified and analyzed for up to 89 toddlers diagnosed with, or at risk of, ASD. Pre- and post-intervention parent- or self-report data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired-sample t-tests, as appropriate. Pre-intervention measures included demographic information (n = 89) and the Early Screening of Autism and Communication (ESAC; n = 89). Measures taken pre- and post-intervention included the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System-II (n = 60), MacArthur-Bates Communication Development Inventories (n = 58), and the parental sense of competence scale (n = 62). The Measure of Processes of Care (n = 60) was taken post-intervention. On enrollment, parents signed standard clinical agreements that included statements allowing their anonymous data to be analyzed for research. Results Using standardized parent/self-report measures, toddler gains were noted for social interaction, language, communication skills, and ASD symptoms, but not for parents' feelings of competence. Parents identified QuickStart procedures as family centered (Measure of Processes of Care). Conclusions The QuickStart EI program, provided to toddlers and their families over 20 weeks in a community clinic, resulted in promising positive behavior and communication changes, as indicated on the parent-response measures, for a moderately large sample of toddlers. Implications This study adds to the literature by describing a new EI program with clear procedures by which clinicians can create, provide, and evaluate a readily accessible, community-based EI for toddlers with or at risk of ASD. Methodological limitations inherent to our study design that precluded a control group and necessitated a reliance on available parent-report data are carefully critiqued and discussed.
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- Robin Gaines
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Speech-Language Pathology, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Fairchild L. Raising Helpful Children: Exploring Conflict Between Goals and Practices in Euro-Heritage Socialization of Helping. Front Psychol 2021; 12:722998. [PMID: 34955953 PMCID: PMC8703067 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.722998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Helping others benefits both helper and helpee and is the basis for societal structures that promote collective well-being. Many parents Using a White, European-heritage "Constellation of practices" (UWEC), recognize the importance of raising a child who helps others. Yet UWEC children seem to take initiative to help with household work less, and in ways that benefit others less, than other children globally. It is important for future researchers to explore the phenomenon of many UWEC parents using practices that work against their explicit goals, and suggestions are made for future work, including better integration of cross-cultural evidence in developmental psychological study design. Better integrating evidence and exploring this conflict further would greatly advance our understanding of the socialization of helping, and may elucidate how much change is possible and advisable regarding how best to raise children to think and act in other-oriented ways that are beneficial for all.
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- Luc Fairchild
- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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Monteiro F, Fonseca A, Pereira M, Canavarro MC. Perceived maternal parenting self-efficacy scale: Factor structure and psychometric properties among Portuguese postpartum women. Midwifery 2021; 105:103240. [PMID: 34971870 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2021.103240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Perceived Maternal Parenting Self-Efficacy (PMPS-E) Scale among Portuguese postpartum women. DESIGN Quantitative cross-sectional study. SETTING Data were collected through an online survey placed on social media websites targeting Portuguese adult women in the postpartum period (0-12 months after delivery). PARTICIPANTS The total sample consisted of 893 participants who gave birth after 37 weeks of gestation. RESULTS After conducting exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, our results revealed that a correlated three-factor model yielded a significantly better fit to the data than the original four-factor model. High reliability was found for the total scale (α= 0.95) and for the three factors (α from 0.88 to 0.94). The PMPS-E presented significant and moderate to large correlations with other measures related to maternal self-efficacy. Participants who were multiparous, had older infants (>5 months old) and perceived their infant temperament as easy reported higher maternal parenting self-efficacy than those who were primiparous, had younger infants (≤5 months old) and perceived their infant temperament as difficult. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study showed that the European Portuguese version of the PMPS-E is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing maternal parenting self-efficacy among postpartum women. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The PMPS-E may be a valuable instrument to detect parenting self-efficacy difficulties among postpartum women and thus contribute to strategies to improve women's overall psychological adjustment to the postpartum period, with a possible impact on the mother-infant relationship.
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- Fabiana Monteiro
- University of Coimbra, Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- University of Coimbra, Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Coimbra, Portugal
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Sleep-related parenting self-efficacy and parent-reported sleep in young children: A dyadic analysis of parental actor and partner effects. Sleep Health 2021; 8:54-61. [PMID: 34924342 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2021.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The role of positive cognitions, particularly domain-specific sleep-related parenting self-efficacy (SPSE), for young children's sleep has received limited attention so far. The present study investigates possible interdependencies between maternal/paternal SPSE and parent-reported sleep problems in infants and toddlers. DESIGN AND SETTING Mother-father dyads participated in this cross-sectional German study and filled out questionnaires. PARTICIPANTS One hundred thirty-one parental dyads with children aged between 2 and 47 months (M = 19.4; standard deviation = 10.6) participated in the study. MEASUREMENTS Parents answered a questionnaire about their own SPSE and the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire-Infant Version about their child's sleep. Paired sample t tests and correlations were used to investigate parental differences and agreement. An actor-partner interdependence model to examine the relationship between maternal/paternal SPSE and parent-reported child sleep problems was estimated, controlling for child age and co-sleeping. RESULTS The results reveal no differences between parents regarding their own SPSE and between mother- and father-reported child sleep problems. Mothers and fathers showed significant agreement regarding their children's sleep problems. For both parents, significant actor effects between SPSE and child sleep emerged, with higher SPSE being related to fewer child sleep problems. For fathers, also partner effects were significant with higher paternal SPSE being related to fewer child sleep problems in the maternal report. CONCLUSION This study underlines the importance of considering mothers' and fathers' nonindependence in dyadic data analysis. Parenting self-efficacy might play a specific role in the context of young children's sleep and could be used for early intervention and prevention programs.
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Milgrom J, Danaher BG, Seeley JR, Holt CJ, Holt C, Ericksen J, Tyler MS, Gau JM, Gemmill AW. Internet and Face-to-face Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Postnatal Depression Compared With Treatment as Usual: Randomized Controlled Trial of MumMoodBooster. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e17185. [PMID: 34889742 PMCID: PMC8701704 DOI: 10.2196/17185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous research has confirmed that symptoms of postnatal depression (PND) can be ameliorated through internet-delivered psychological interventions. Advantages of internet-delivered treatment include anonymity, convenience, and catering to women who are unable to access face-to-face (FTF) treatments. To date, no research has examined the efficacy of such interventions compared directly with FTF treatments in women clinically diagnosed with PND. OBJECTIVE This study aims to compare the efficacy of one of the first web-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions (internet CBT+coach calls) for PND (MumMoodBooster [MMB]) with FTF-CBT in a randomized controlled trial (RCT). METHODS In this study, 116 postnatal women with a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) diagnosis of major or minor depression were randomized to MMB (39/116, 33.6%), FTF-CBT (39/116, 33.6%), or a treatment-as-usual (TAU) control condition (38/116, 32.8%). Diagnostic status was determined at baseline and at 21-week follow-up using the Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM-IV. Severity of anxiety and depressive symptoms was evaluated using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales and the revised Beck Depression Inventory at baseline, 12-week follow-up (after treatment), and 21-week follow-up. RESULTS Of the 116 participants, 107 (92.2%) had a diagnosis of major depression at baseline. Rates of remission from a major or minor depressive episode at 21 weeks in both the FTF-CBT and MMB groups were superior to that of the TAU group (56.6% and 47.7% less likely to be depressed, respectively) and they were not significantly different from each other. Although remission rates differed between TAU and FTF-CBT, growth models showed that, in terms of symptom reduction across time, the FTF-CBT treatment was not significantly better than TAU. By comparison, MMB was statistically superior to both TAU and FTF-CBT in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress from baseline to the 21-week follow-up (large and moderate effect sizes). Thus, after 21 weeks, the average symptom scores for depression and anxiety of women receiving MMB were approximately half those of women in both the TAU and FTF-CBT groups. CONCLUSIONS In this RCT, MMB was at least as effective as FTF-CBT in achieving remission from a diagnosed PND episode. MMB was superior to TAU and FTF-CBT in encouraging and maintaining reduction of symptom severity over the 21-week follow-up for depressed postnatal women. These findings replicate results of prior studies on MMB that showed clinically significant improvements in depressive symptoms, and they provide direct empirical support that internet-delivered treatment for depressed postnatal women is a viable alternative to FTF treatment. The generalizability of the results needs to be examined in future research, as RCTs of internet-based versus FTF treatments necessarily involve a subset of people who are willing to undertake either modality of treatment. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) ACTRN12613000881730; https://anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=364683&isReview=true.
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- Jeannette Milgrom
- Parent-Infant Research Institute, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, Australia.,Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, United States.,Influents Innovations, Eugene, OR, United States
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- University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, United States.,Influents Innovations, Eugene, OR, United States
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- Parent-Infant Research Institute, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, Australia
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- Parent-Infant Research Institute, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, Australia
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- University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, United States.,Influents Innovations, Eugene, OR, United States
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- University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, United States.,Influents Innovations, Eugene, OR, United States
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- Parent-Infant Research Institute, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Heidelberg Heights, Australia
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Ilari B, Cho E, Li J, Bautista A. Perceptions of Parenting, Parent-Child Activities and Children's Extracurricular Activities in Times of COVID-19. JOURNAL OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES 2021; 31:409-420. [PMID: 34840489 PMCID: PMC8611177 DOI: 10.1007/s10826-021-02171-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions of parenting and parent-child activities in American families with children aged 0-16 after social distance measures were put in place. Through an online questionnaire, we examined the extent to which parental role, age, education, and perceptions of work productivity impacted parent perceptions of six parenting categories (positive parenting, inconsistent discipline, positive relationships, positive emotions, self-efficacy, and routine management) during the initial months of the pandemic. We also examined children's participation in extracurricular activities, before and after measures of social distancing were implemented. Perceptions of parenting did not differ based on parental roles, education and age, but work productivity had an impact on parents' perceptions of their own feelings and emotions. Parents who described themselves as highly productive reported higher scores for positive emotions, suggesting a link between work and parental wellbeing. A discrepancy was found between the activities that parents liked and disliked doing with their children, with homework and academic activities being the least liked of all. Children's participation in extracurricular activities was also significantly reduced after social distancing was mandated, with arts activities (music in particular) suffering the least amount of reduction. Findings are discussed considering earlier studies on parenting during COVID-19 and concerted cultivation. Implications for future parenting research are outlined.
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- Beatriz Ilari
- University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music, 840 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089 USA
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- University of California Riverside, Experimental Acoustics Research Studio (EARS), 1935 Chicago Avenue, Unit B, Riverside, CA 92507 USA
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- University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music, 840 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089 USA
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- Education University of Hong Kong - Department of Early Childhood Education, 10 Lo Ping Rd, Ting Kok, Hong Kong, SAR China
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Trillingsgaard TL, Maimburg RD, Simonsen M. Group-based parent support during the transition to parenthood: Primary outcomes from a randomised controlled trial. Soc Sci Med 2021; 287:114340. [PMID: 34509031 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.114340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
RATIONALE Theory suggests that when parents believe in their ability to positively influence their children, the children are at lower risk of poor developmental outcome. For this reason, parents' sense of competence is a common target in early parenting interventions. OBJECTIVE This study assessed effects on parents' sense of competence, parenting stress, and symptoms of depression from a widely implemented universal and group-based parenting program. METHODS In total, 1701 families were enrolled and randomised to one of two conditions a) participation in Family Start up Program (FSP), currently implemented at large scale in Denmark, or b) Care as Usual (CAU). FSP aims to empower new parents through knowledge and network. CAU is the public pre- and post-natal care available to families in both conditions. Recruitment was conducted between November 24, 2014, and February 1, 2017 at Aarhus University Hospital, from all incoming pregnant women within one of the larger Danish municipalities. In total, 4313 families were assessed for eligibility. Data were analysed as intention-to-treat and with n = 1255 (74%) mothers and n = 984 (60%) partners who responded at 10 months postpartum. RESULTS When randomised to the FSP, 92% of the mothers and 94% of the partners received the intervention attending an average of 8.4 [SD = 3∙4] and 7.9 [SD = 3∙3] group meetings, respectively. The program evaluation data indicated that parents were satisfied with the program. We found no mean differences between FSP and CAU in parental sense of competence, parental stress, or symptoms of depression at 10 months in mothers or partners. CONCLUSION The intervention did not influence parents' sense of competence even if the parents attended and liked the group meetings. This highlights the need for refinement of either the intervention approach or the expectation to its outcome. ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02294968.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tea L Trillingsgaard
- Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Bartholins Allé 11, Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University, DK, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark; TrygFonden's Centre for Child Research, Department of Economics and Business Economics, Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University, Fuglesangs Allé 4, DK, 8210, Aarhus V, Denmark.
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, DK, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith NSW, 2751, Sydney, Australia; TrygFonden's Centre for Child Research, Department of Economics and Business Economics, Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University, Fuglesangs Allé 4, DK, 8210, Aarhus V, Denmark
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- Department of Economics and Business Economics, Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University, Fuglesangs Allé 4, DK, 8210, Aarhus V, Denmark; TrygFonden's Centre for Child Research, Department of Economics and Business Economics, Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University, Fuglesangs Allé 4, DK, 8210, Aarhus V, Denmark
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Reid C, McKenzie JE, Brennan SE, Bennetts SK, Clark Y, Mensah F, Hokke S, Ralph N, Brown SJ, Gee G, Nicholson JM, Chamberlain C. Interventions during pregnancy or up to two years after birth for parents who are experiencing complex trauma or have experienced maltreatment in their childhood (or both) to improve parenting capacity or socio-emotional well-being. Hippokratia 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd014874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Carol Reid
- Judith Lumley Centre; La Trobe University; Bundoora Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine; Monash University; Melbourne Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine; Monash University; Melbourne Australia
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- Judith Lumley Centre; La Trobe University; Bundoora Australia
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute; Parkville Australia
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- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute; Adelaide Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute; Parkville Australia
- Department of Paediatrics; University of Melbourne; Parkville Australia
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- Judith Lumley Centre; La Trobe University; Bundoora Australia
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- Judith Lumley Centre; La Trobe University; Bundoora Australia
- Central Queensland University; Townsville Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute; Parkville Australia
- Department of Paediatrics; University of Melbourne; Parkville Australia
- South Australian Health and Medical Research Council; Adelaide Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute; Parkville Australia
- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences; University of Melbourne; Melbourne Australia
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- Judith Lumley Centre; La Trobe University; Bundoora Australia
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- Judith Lumley Centre; La Trobe University; Bundoora Australia
- NGANGK YIRA Murdoch University Research Centre for Aboriginal Health and Social Equity; Murdoch University; Perth Australia
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