Psychometric properties of Parenting Sense of Competence Scale using item-response theory.

ABSTRACT: Parental competence is one of the essential components of raising ethical and healthy children. The mother's satisfaction with her maternal role significantly influences her cognitive responses and parenting behaviors. Having appropriate instruments to measure maternal satisfaction and identify and solve potential problems after childbirth can substantially contribute to maintaining and improving mother and infant health. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Parenting Sense of Competence (PSOC) Scale in mothers referring to the healthcare centers affiliated with Qazvin University of Medical Sciences. This cross-sectional psychometric study collected data from 254 mothers with 1.5-month-old infants referred to the healthcare centers in Qazvin Province. Data were a

SUBMITTER: Rahimzadeh M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11466605 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature