Mediating Effects of Self-Esteem and Grit on the Relationship Between Parenting Stress and Parenting Behavior in Mothers of Infants : A Moderated Mediation Model

Key Points

• This study aims to examine the relationships between parenting stress, parenting behavior, self-esteem, and grit in mothers of infants.
• Utilized data from the 2022 Korea Infant and Child Care Panel, involving 2580 mothers of infants.
• Conducted Pearson correlation analysis and analyzed moderated mediation effects using PROCESS Macro model-4 and model-7.
• Significant correlations were found between parenting stress, parenting behavior, self-esteem, and grit in mothers.
• A meaningful partial mediating effect of self-esteem was observed in the relationship between parenting stress and parenting behavior.
• A significant moderated mediation effect of grit was identified in the relationship among parenting stress, parenting behavior, and self-esteem.