Using mixed-design ANOVA to evaluate maternal self-care efficacy : an inclusive research methodology case with mothers of children with special needs / Tiffany Vickers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vickers, Tiffany, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mothers of children with disabilities--Research--Methodology--Case studies.

Mothers of children with disabilities.

Self-efficacy--Research--Evaluation--Case studies.

Self-efficacy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2026.

Summary:

This case study explores the use of inclusive research methodologies in a small-scale intervention study with mothers of children with special needs. The original research asked whether a brief, structured program grounded in Albert Bandura’s self-efficacy theory could enhance mothers’ confidence in practicing self-care (Bandura, 1977, 1982, 1986, 1997, 2000, 2004). A mixed-design analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare treatment and control groups across pre- and post-intervention measures, including the anxiety, depression, and Self-Care Self-Efficacy Scales. Although statistical results were not significant, both groups showed improvements in self-care efficacy. Qualitative feedback revealed that validation, feasibility, and peer support were valued intervention components.The methodological focus of this case is not on findings, but on the challenges and lessons of conducting inclusive research. Recruitment highlighted the digital divide, language barriers, and an unexpected interest from fathers, raising important questions about who is included or excluded from research participation. By reading this case, students will learn how inclusive methodologies can be applied in mixed-methods designs, how to balance rigor with feasibility in small-sample studies, and how to reflect critically on positionality and participant voice. This case will be useful for undergraduate and graduate students in health sciences, psychology, and education who wish to apply inclusive approaches to intervention research and understand both the practicalities and limitations of working with caregiving populations.

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ISBN:

9781036253523

OCLC:

1594889554

Publisher Number:

T303182