Perceived Parenting Success of Mothers in Japan*

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to find out how Japanese mothers of 10- to 14-year-old children saw their strengths and limitations as parents, and to learn how children in this age group perceived the parent performance of their mothers. The Parent Success Indicator was administered to 589 mothers and 646 adolescents. Analyses revealed significant differences between generations on four of six scales. Mothers saw themselves as better teachers and reported greater satisfaction with their role than was observed by adolescents. Children rated mothers more favourably than the mothers did for how well they dealt with frustration and acquired information needed to give relevant advice.

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