Correlation between Parents’ Self-efficacy and Quality of Life of Children with Cancer Aged 8-12 Years

Abstract

This study aims to determine the correlation between parents’ self-efficacy and the quality of life of children with cancer aged 8- 12 years. Quantitative research using a crosssectional design was carried out on 39 parents and 39 children with cancer. The participants were selected using a consecutive sampling method. The measurement instruments used were the Self-Efficacy for Parenting Task Index (SEPTI), the Pediatric Quality of Life InventoryTM (PedsQLTM) 4.0 Generic Core Scale, and the PedsQLTM 3.0 Cancer Module in the Indonesian version. Data analysis was performed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The results showed that parents’ self-efficacy and the quality of life of children were strongly correlated and that the direction of the correlation was positive (r= 0.680). Parents’ self-efficacy and quality of life children with cancer were also strongly correlated, and the direction of the correlation was positive (r = 0.715). It is recommended that parents and children with cancer ensure the adequate management of cancer treatment.

Do problem‐solving skills help mitigate emotional distress through perceived control and self‐efficacy in parents of children with cancer?

“…When exploring the role of self‐efficacy, previous research has supported the beneficial role of self‐efficacy for psychosocial functioning in parents of children with cancer 17 . However, this was not supported by the present data, both in mothers and fathers.…”

“…Our study aimed to evaluate whether PS was associated with ED through perceived control and self‐efficacy in couples of parents. In line with theory, we hypothesized that when placed in the same model, both perceived control and self‐efficacy would emerge as intermediary variables in the relationship between PS and ED 13,17 …”

“…Indeed, self‐efficacy allows an individual to believe in their ability to engage in PS and to elaborate successful action plans to reach a given goal. In parents of children with cancer, higher perceived self‐efficacy has been associated with higher psychological well‐being and better psychosocial functioning in parents, and a higher quality of life for the child with cancer 17 . Studies in other populations have also shown that individuals with higher self‐efficacy generally have a lower vulnerability to stress and depression, two symptoms of global ED 18 .…”

“…In parents of children with cancer, higher perceived self-efficacy has been associated with higher psychological well-being and better psychosocial functioning in parents, and a higher quality of life for the child with cancer. 17 Studies in other populations have also shown that individuals with higher self-efficacy generally have a lower vulnerability to stress and depression, two symptoms of global ED. 18 To our knowledge, no studies in parents of children with cancer have documented the role of self-efficacy in relation to PS and ED.…”

Effect of Educational Intervention Based on Self-Efficacy Theory on The Caring Behavior of Mothers Having Children with Cancer

“…These are things that should be considered in children with cancer because of their special needs. This nding is in line with the results of some studies [15][16][17][18]. Also, studies aimed at investigating the effect of family-centered education on increasing parental awareness and self-e cacy in weight control and physical activity and caring for a child with asthma and epilepsy, showed that education can increase self-e cacy and improve home care effectively [19][20][21][22].…”