Evaluating the effectiveness of parenting training package based on the self-determination theory on parenting self-efficacy

Parental self-efficacy as an important factor in reducing children's educational and personality disorders is influenced by various factors, among them are parenting styles. So far, no study has been conducted on the effect of parenting training based on self-determination theory on the self-efficacy of parents.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the parenting training package based on the self-determination theory on parenting self-efficacy.

The present research is based on quantitative and qualitative data type, prospective in terms of time and an exploratory mixed research regarding the aim. First, a parenting training package based on the theory of self-determination was compiled and after confirming validity and reliability by experts, in order to investigate its impact on parenting self-efficacy, 40 parents with a children aged 7 to 11 years in Damavand city were selected by purposive sampling, divided into two groups, experimental and control, and completed the parenting self-efficacy scale (Domka, 1996) in the pre-test and post-test stages.

The results of the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) showed that the F value (P< 0.01,
F= 14.21) for the effect of the independent variable (group) on the parenting self-efficacy score was statistically significant and the parenting self-efficacy of mothers who underwent the intervention was more than the parents of the control group and the effect size is 33%.

In line with past research, it was found that the use of self-determination in parenting improves the self-efficacy of parents in regard to raising children properly, and Domka self-efficacy questionnaire can be used in family studies.