The Moderating Effect of Spirituality on The Association Between Psychological Well-Being and Parental Efficacy Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major negative effect globally, especially on the psychological well-being of the general population. With the current post – COVID-19, most aspects of life have continued to be affected. Thus, there is an increasing study on the impact of the pandemic. While most of the study explores the psychological burden on the elderly, the vulnerable, and parents, little is known on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on parenting efficacy and coping among single parents. Hence, the present study in the Philippine context, particularly in Bohol, investigates spirituality and psychological well-being as possible factors that may impact single parents’ efficacy positively amid of the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings of the study based on moderated regression analysis show spirituality and psychological well-being significantly impact parenting efficacy p < .001. It confirms that spirituality moderates the relationship between psychological well-being and parenting efficacy. There was also a significant interaction effect p < .001 and a significant correlation among the variables p < .01. Overall implications of the study and direction for future research are examined and discussed.