Determining parents' role expectations within the context of pediatric primary care.

摘要

The primary aims of this study were to determine (a) parents' role expectations, (b) their expectations of discussing psychosocial concerns, (c) predictors of expectations of discussing psychosocial problems, and (d) predictors of role expectations, all within the context of pediatric primary care. This study utilized a between-participants correlational design in which participants' role expectations were assessed via survey. A convenience sample of 162 participants (i.e., parents of children ages 12--36 months) completed 4 surveys while in attendance at pediatric primary care visits. Generally, participants tended to endorse Approval and Advice role expectations, indicating that they prefer to take a more passive role in the pediatric care visits. Nearly 71% of participants did not expect to discuss psychosocial concerns with their pediatricians. Analyses to determine predictors for both the expectation of discussing psychosocial concerns and for the role expectations were not significant. The measure used to assess parent role expectations within the pediatric context was not adequate in assessing role expectation categories. A subsequent factor analysis was performed, revealing that the instrument only produces a single component; therefore, few conclusions around parent role expectations may be drawn from the findings.