유아기 자녀를 둔 아버지의 양육효능감 관련변인 연구

Abstract

Objectives: Increasing female employment in modern society has brought about changes in the perceptions and values of parenting and housework among couples. Although there is a growing interest and involvement of fathers in parenting, there are not many studies examining how paternal parenting self-efficacy is affected by variables. The purpose of this study is to clarify the relationship between these variables and to contribute to the provision of social welfare policies and services related to low birthrates and child rearing. Method: This study was conducted on fathers of preschool children aged 3 to 6 years old, with a total of 401 copies used for the final analysis. Descriptive statistical analysis, ANOVA, correlation, and hierarchical regression analysis were conducted. Results: The average score of paternal parenting involvement was higher than the median score. Parenting stress was generally low and parenting self-efficacy was higher than the median score. Although paternal socio-demographic characteristics did not show a statistically significant difference in parenting self-efficacy, the father’s occupation and the number of days leaving work late affected parenting efficacy. Both the parenting involvement and parenting stress of fathers showed a significant difference in parenting self-efficacy. In the hierarchical regression analysis, father’s age, occupation, the number of days leaving work late, parenting involvement, and parenting stress had a significant effect on parenting self-efficacy. Conclusions: In order to improve paternal parenting self-efficacy, changes to the working environment are needed. Additionally, a system should be established to increase paternal involvement in parenting including measures to cope with parenting stress appropriately.