The Perceived Maternal Parenting Self-Efficay (PMP S-E) Tool: the adaptation study in the context of attachment styles and mood in the first-time mothers

Objective: Maternal self-efficacy is defined as beliefs about one’s ability to be successful in the maternal role. Studies have shown that perceived was related depression, perception of infant temperament, and quality mother-infant interactions. The purpose this study conduct an adaptation Turkish version Perceived Parenting Self-Efficacy Tool (PMP S-E Tool). Method: For purpose, three different samples which were composed first-time mothers full-term healthy infants reached out. first sample (n=290) filled out PMP online for construct validity internal consistency analyses. second (n=50) S-E, CES-Depression Scale, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Early Close Relationships-II, Infant Behavior Questionnaire-VSF criterion predictive third (n=57) twice, post-partum pre-test at their home 4-month post-test laboratory. Results: results Confirmatory Factor Analysis supported four-factor structure original S-E. sub-scales Care Taking Procedures, Evoking Behaviors, Reading Situational Beliefs. Internal values total high. test-re-test reliability provided evidence sub-scale scores. Predictive findings demonstrated scores life satisfaction. Conclusion: Findings support time-mothers with between 0-12 months. considered both research clinical utility.