Fathers’ parenting self-efficacy during the transition to parenthood

From expecting to experiencing The role of parenting self-efficacy in the transition to parenthood

The role of parenting self-efficacy in the transition to parenthood

The transition to parenthood: what does it mean for fathers?

AIM This paper is a report of a study to explore the needs of first-time fathers in relation to the care, support and education provided by healthcare professionals during the antenatal period, particularly in relation to preparing them for the transition to fatherhood. BACKGROUND Pregnancy and transition to parenthood are major developmental periods within families throughout the world. Prev...

perSonal and Co-parent prediCtorS of parenting effiCaCy aCroSS the tranSition to parenthood

as with the majority of the parenting literature, the focus on parenting efficacy has been almost exclusively on the experience of the mother while neglecting fathers and the potential link between partners. in the current study, we examined the influence of personal and co-parent predictors on parenting efficacy. We interviewed 104 primiparous couples during the third trimester, 1-month postpa...

The Predictors for Maternal Self-efficacy in Early Parenthood

Background & aim: Many parents do not believe in their ability to fulfill their parental responsibilities. Parental self-efficacy is crucial to parents’ sense of well-being and is considered a predictor for quality of life. However, evidence is scarce on the factors that influence parents’ perception of efficacy. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the predictors for parental self-effica...