Modeling of maternal behavior to improve the development of children under five based on social cognitive theory (SCT) and the information-motivation-behavioral skills model (IMB)

Child development determines the quality of human resources in the future. Mothers play a crucial role in achieving optimal child development. Several factors are related to mothers' behavior in developing children and the development of children under five, including individual, social, and be...

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Main Authors: Ida Nursanti, Bhisma Murti, Sri Mulyani
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Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
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description Child development determines the quality of human resources in the future. Mothers play a crucial role in achieving optimal child development. Several factors are related to mothers' behavior in developing children and the development of children under five, including individual, social, and behavioral factors. This study aims to examine the influence of, and relationships between, the variables of the social cognitive theory (SCT) and the information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model constructs on maternal behavior in improving child development and the development of children under five years of age. This is a cross-sectional study of 400 pairs of mothers and children aged 12–59 months conducted in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The variables are directly measured using a questionnaire based on the mother's assessment. Child development is measured by a standardized test (DDST II). The data were analyzed using path analysis with the Stata 13 application. The outcome of this study is a health promotion model that integrates the SCT and IMB in the context of maternal behavior in improving child development and the development of children under five years of age. The novelty is seen in the direct relationship between social factors and maternal behavior. Maternal behavioral factors and social factors (family support) are directly related to the development of children under five years of age. The findings of this study provide insight into how policymakers, health practitioners, ECED educators, cadres, family members, and researchers in Indonesia can promote optimal child development to improve the quality of human resources in the future. Cross-sectoral collaboration is recommended to provide guidance and training to mothers, families, and communities.
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spelling doaj-art-75f6ef9e78f84333a9ffd59f03c1982e2025-08-20T02:35:57ZengElsevierSocial Sciences and Humanities Open2590-29112025-01-011110128310.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101283Modeling of maternal behavior to improve the development of children under five based on social cognitive theory (SCT) and the information-motivation-behavioral skills model (IMB)Ida Nursanti0Bhisma Murti1Sri Mulyani2Doctoral Program in Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia; Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jenderal Achmad Yani Yogyakarta University, Indonesia; Corresponding author. Doctoral Program in Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia.Master Program of Public Health, Graduate School, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia; Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret University, IndonesiaDoctoral Program in Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret University, IndonesiaChild development determines the quality of human resources in the future. Mothers play a crucial role in achieving optimal child development. Several factors are related to mothers' behavior in developing children and the development of children under five, including individual, social, and behavioral factors. This study aims to examine the influence of, and relationships between, the variables of the social cognitive theory (SCT) and the information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model constructs on maternal behavior in improving child development and the development of children under five years of age. This is a cross-sectional study of 400 pairs of mothers and children aged 12–59 months conducted in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The variables are directly measured using a questionnaire based on the mother's assessment. Child development is measured by a standardized test (DDST II). The data were analyzed using path analysis with the Stata 13 application. The outcome of this study is a health promotion model that integrates the SCT and IMB in the context of maternal behavior in improving child development and the development of children under five years of age. The novelty is seen in the direct relationship between social factors and maternal behavior. Maternal behavioral factors and social factors (family support) are directly related to the development of children under five years of age. The findings of this study provide insight into how policymakers, health practitioners, ECED educators, cadres, family members, and researchers in Indonesia can promote optimal child development to improve the quality of human resources in the future. Cross-sectoral collaboration is recommended to provide guidance and training to mothers, families, and communities.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590291125000105Child developmentChildren under five years oldHealthy maternal behaviorSocial cognitive theoryInformation-motivation-behavioral skills
spellingShingle Ida Nursanti
Bhisma Murti
Sri Mulyani
Modeling of maternal behavior to improve the development of children under five based on social cognitive theory (SCT) and the information-motivation-behavioral skills model (IMB)
Social Sciences and Humanities Open
Child development
Children under five years old
Healthy maternal behavior
Social cognitive theory
Information-motivation-behavioral skills
title Modeling of maternal behavior to improve the development of children under five based on social cognitive theory (SCT) and the information-motivation-behavioral skills model (IMB)
title_full Modeling of maternal behavior to improve the development of children under five based on social cognitive theory (SCT) and the information-motivation-behavioral skills model (IMB)
title_fullStr Modeling of maternal behavior to improve the development of children under five based on social cognitive theory (SCT) and the information-motivation-behavioral skills model (IMB)
title_full_unstemmed Modeling of maternal behavior to improve the development of children under five based on social cognitive theory (SCT) and the information-motivation-behavioral skills model (IMB)
title_short Modeling of maternal behavior to improve the development of children under five based on social cognitive theory (SCT) and the information-motivation-behavioral skills model (IMB)
title_sort modeling of maternal behavior to improve the development of children under five based on social cognitive theory sct and the information motivation behavioral skills model imb
topic Child development
Children under five years old
Healthy maternal behavior
Social cognitive theory
Information-motivation-behavioral skills
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590291125000105
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