Abstract
This study was conducted to develop and validate a support program aimed at enhancing parents' waiting ability and parenting self-efficacy. The program involved setting, implementing, and reflecting on behavioral goals while utilizing insights from class observations. A questionnaire survey was administered at three time points: before the program, immediately after, and six weeks later. The responses of the participating group were compared with those of a control group. We then analyzed factors that contributed to changes in parenting self-efficacy by evaluating the patterns of change and the descriptive data from the participating group. The results showed that the program significantly improved parents’ waiting ability and parenting self-efficacy, with these improvements being sustained over time. Additionally, setting behavioral goals specific to particular situations enhanced implementation, changed how parents perceived their children and themselves, and improved their waiting ability and parenting self-efficacy.
