Effectiveness of Schema-based Parenting Training on Mothers' Parental Self-Efficacy, Self-Concept, and Parental Acceptance Children with Internalized disorders

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph. D. candidate of Education Psychology, Department of Psychology, Sari branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran.

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran

Abstract

Objective: The present study aimed to investigating the effectiveness of schema-based parenting training on mothers' parenting self-efficacy,self-concept and parental acceptance of children with internalizing disorders.

Methods:The research was semi-experimental (pre-test,post-test and follow-up design with control group).The statistical population was primary school children and their mothers in Tehran. The statistical sample includes30mothers and children with internalizing problems who went to counseling centers and after being diagnosed based on Achenbach's checklist,they were selected by available sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental groups(15people)and the control group(15people)was replaced. To collect information,children's self-concept scale(CSCS),Parental Acceptance-Rejection Questionnaire(mother form)and parental self-efficacy questionnaire were used.

Results:The findings showed that, compared to the control group,the educational approach has been effective in improving the self-efficacy of mothers' parenting,self-concept and parental acceptance of children at a significant level during the assessment stages and in the interaction between the stages with the experimental group,to improve the self-efficacy of mothers' parenting,self-concept and parental acceptance Children with internalized problems can use the schema-based parenting education approach(p<0.05).

Conclusion: The findings showed that the schema-based parenting education approach has been effective in improving mothers' parenting self-efficacy,self-concept and children's parental acceptance during the assessment stages and in the interaction between the stages with the experimental group.

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