Date Approved
8-1-2011
Embargo Period
3-3-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. School Psychology-Professional School Psychology
Department
Psychology
College
College of Education
Advisor
Dihoff, Roberta
Subject(s)
Preschool children; Parenting
Disciplines
Child Psychology | Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Abstract
The present study examined the relationship between parent involvement and parent efficacy in parents of preschool children. Twenty parents from a suburban, a predominantly White private preschool participated in the study. Parent self-reports of involvement and efficacy beliefs as they pertain to their preschooler's learning and development were assessed. On average, parents reported medium parent efficacy and medium parent involvement. Results of the study demonstrated a significant relationship between parent involvement and parent efficacy. The relationship was moderate with a positive direction. Thus, the relationship demonstrated to a modest degree that greater parent efficacy is related to greater parent involvement, and vice versa. The study expands upon previous research in early childhood and supports the evidence that parent efficacy is associated with parent involvement in a small sample. Thus, the preschool administration specific to this study should focus on programs and strategies to increase both parent efficacy and parent involvement.
Recommended Citation
Murkli, Jennifer, "Parent efficacy and parent involvement in parents of preschool children" (2011). Theses and Dissertations. 285.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/285
