Self-efficacy among mothers of children with disabilities and other factors

Abstract

The study aims to identify self-efficacy among mothers of children with disabilities and their relationship with some other variables. The study sample consists of 152 mothers with disabilities in the city of Riyadh enrolled in public and private schools for the academic year 2016/2017. The sample was randomly selected and the study used self-efficacy scale as an instrument consisting of 21 items administered to the sample. The study results indicated that the mothers of children with disabilities possess an average level of self-efficacy. The results also indicated that there were no statistically significant differences of the relationship between the type of disability, the mother's educational level, and the educational level of the individual with disability.