The Effect of Grit-Based Coaching for Mothers of Infants on Parenting Competency: The Mediating Effect of Self-Efficacy

This study analyzes the effect of grit coaching among mothers of infants and toddlers on parenting competence and empirically verifies the mediating role of self-efficacy in this relationship. An online survey was conducted with 320 mothers raising children under the age of five across the country. Based on the collected data, hierarchical regression analysis and the Sobel test were performed using SPSS 21.0. The results are as follows. First, grit coaching by mothers had a significant positive effect on parenting competence. Second, grit coaching had a significant positive effect on self-efficacy. Third, self-efficacy served as a statistically significant mediating variable in the relationship between grit coaching and parenting competence. In other words, mothers’ grit coaching strengthened their self-efficacy, which in turn enhanced their parenting competence. These findings highlight the importance of intervention strategies that enhance mothers' internal psychological resources in parenting education and counseling. In particular, the development of practical coaching programs focused on improving grit and self-efficacy is recommended.