Analyzing the Relationship Between Self-Efficacy Perception of Mothers and Their Communication With Their Preschool Children

Abstract

In this study, the relationship between mothers’ self-efficacy perception and their communication with their children has been analyzed. Ninety-four mothers having children in preschool period constitute the sample of the study. Relational survey model has been used and Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale Preschool Version (BPSE-PV) and Child-Parent Relationship Scale (CPRS) have been used as data collection tools. According to the results of the research, it has been found that there is a significant positive relationship between mothers’ maternal strategies, family investments in children’s potential, total self-efficacy perception, and being able to have a close relationship with their children. It has been also determined that there is a significant negative relationship between mothers’ maternal strategies, their total self-efficacy perception, and mothers’ conflict with their children. It has been concluded that mothers’ self-efficacy levels have significantly predicted their relationship status with their children both in Intimacy and Conflict sub-dimensions.