The Effects of Parental Role Perception and the Necessity of Parental Education on the Demands for Parental Education in Mothers of Young Children

Objectives This study investigates the current state of parental education for mothers of young children. It examines the general tendency of the parental role perception, the necessity of parental education, and the demand for parental education. The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between variables and analyze the effect of parental role perception and the perceived necessity of parental education on the demand for parental education. Methods This survey research was conducted on mothers with young children in Gyeongnam, and data was collected from April 3 and April 21, 2023, and 239 questionnaires were collected. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 27.0 program, and descriptive statistical analysis, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation analysis, and hierarchical regression analysis were used. Results First, mothers' parental role perception, necessity of parental education, and demand for parental education were found to be at a high level overall. Second, it was found that there is a positive correlation between parental role perception, the necessity of parental education, and demand for parental education. Third, the factor that had the greatest influence on demand for parental education was the necessity of parental education, followed by a sense of balance between the parental role and other roles among the sub-factors of the parental role perception. Conclusions In order to increase the demand for parental education, it is important to emphasize the necessity of parental education and the balance the parental role and other roles. To this end, it is important to develop a parental education program, and to conduct parental education. Research is required on various approaches to emphasize the necessity of parental education.