Behavioral Competence among Mothers of Infants in the First Year: The Mediational Role of Maternal Self-Efficacy.

Teti, Douglas M.; Gelfand, Donna M.

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ERIC Number: EJ436481

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Behavioral Competence among Mothers of Infants in the First Year: The Mediational Role of Maternal Self-Efficacy.

Teti, Douglas M.; Gelfand, Donna M.

Child Development, v62 n5 p918-29 Oct 1991

Self-efficacy beliefs, perceptions of infant temperament, social and marital support, and parenting behavior of depressed and nondepressed mothers of infants were assessed. Maternal self-efficacy beliefs were related to maternal behavioral competence. When demographic variables were controlled for, self-efficacy correlated with maternal perception of infant difficulty. (BC)

Descriptors: Child Rearing, Demography, Depression (Psychology), Infant Behavior, Infants, Mothers, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Parenting Skills, Personality, Self Efficacy, Social Support Groups

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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