Maternal Beliefs of Dogra Mothers of Jammu and Their Child’s Percieved Competence in Pre-school

Abstract The aim of the present research was to study the Maternal beliefs of Dogra mothers and their child’s perceived competence in pre-school. The sample of the study comprised of 30 mothers and their 30 preschool children in the age group of 3 to 6 years, residing in the urban areas of Jammu city. The data was collected using rating scales namely, a) Modified parental belief survey and b) Rating scale to measure child’s perceived competence. Results of the study revealed that the mothers beliefs varied with most of them favoring an organized environment for the children. Competence rating revealed that most children were of average competence, good mannered and obedient. Study also showed that maternal beliefs vary with regard to education, economic status, and career determination which effects their children’s development.