Social comparison, parental self-efficacy, sharenting and mental health problems among parents of preschoolers
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2025
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UMT, Lahore
Abstract
The research was conducted to find out the relationship between social comparison, parental self-efficacy, sharenting and mental health problems among parents of preschoolers. In this quantitative correlational research design, 200 parents (100 mothers and 100 fathers) aged from 20-45 years old were selected through purposive sampling. Four scales were used to collect data; Social Comparison Scale, Parental Sense of Competency Scale, Sharenting Evaluation Scale, DASS-21 and a demographic form was given to participants. Correlation, Regression and T-test were used to test the study variables. Results indicated that there was a significant relationship existed between the social comparison, parental self-efficacy, sharenting and mental health problems among parents of preschoolers. Correlation analysis demonstrated that negative relationship existed between social comparison and parental self-efficacy among parents of preschoolers and vice versa. Moreover, there was positive relationship existed between the social comparison and sharenting and vice versa. Similarly, Social comparison and mental health problems also had a positive relationship between them among parents of preschoolers and vice versa. Furthermore, through t-test it was concluded that social comparison, sharenting behavior and mental health problems were more common in mothers as compared to fathers. This research could have practical implication i.e., could design parenting workshops or mental health interventions focused on coping strategies for social comparison and building self-efficacy. Moreover, promoting the awareness about ethical considerations while sharenting.