Child-rearing of marriage migrant women is becoming a much more difficult problem due to sociocultural differences as child-rearing is considered increasingly difficult to most parents. Therefore, this study was intended to investigate the effects of ... Child-rearing of marriage migrant women is becoming a much more difficult problem due to sociocultural differences as child-rearing is considered increasingly difficult to most parents. Therefore, this study was intended to investigate the effects of sociocultural adaptation and emotional competence on child-rearing attitude and parenting efficacy on marriage migrant women. To this end, this study conducted a survey on marriage migrant women with children who are residing in Seoul-si, Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, and Gyeongsangbuk-do from July to August 2016. Among the 189 copies of collected questionnaire, 180 copies of data excluding 9 questionnaire with unfaithful response were used in the analysis. To measure sociocultural adaptation of marriage migrant women, this study used a sociocultural adaptation scale used by Noh, Hana, a scale used by Lee, Hoon Ku(1997) for emotional regulation, and a scale used by Kim, Jung Kyu(2003) for emotional stability. For child-rearing attitude, this study used a scale which was used by Lee, Won Young(1983), and a test tool developed by Choi, Hyung Sung(2001) was used for parenting efficacy. The collected data was analysed using SPSS 18.00 Program and the analysis methods are as follows. First, this study used descriptive statistics to understand the current situation of child-rearing attitude and parenting efficacy of research subjects. Also, Pearson’s correlation analysis was conducted to investigate a relationship between sociocultural adaptation, emotional control, child-rearing attitude, and parenting efficacy. This study conducted hierarchical analysis to investigate the effects of general characteristics and major factors of sociocultural adaptation, emotional control, and emotional stability on child-rearing attitude and parenting efficacy. The results of this study are as follows. First, according to the result of analyzing general characteristics of the subjects, people in their 30s was the highest with 83 people(46.1%) for the age of participants, and China was highest with 89 people(49.4%) for nationality. For number of children, 1 child was highest with 98 people(54.45%), the middle class was highest with 107 people(59.4%) for economic condition, and intermediate level was highest with 92 people(51.1%) for Korean level. Also, people in their 40s was highest with 82 people(45.6%) for husband’s age, and 5~10 years was highest(40.6%) for migration period. 2~3 million won was highest with 100 people(55.6%) for household income. Secondly, according to the descriptive statistics of variables of child-rearing attitude and parenting efficacy, sociocultural adaptation of marriage migrant women was about ‘average’ level of an average of 3.18(.48), and for the average of lower factors, integration was 3.13(.66), assimilation was 3.18(.63), separation was 3.03(.63), and marginalization was 3.07(.62). Also, emotional regulation was ‘higher’ than the middle value of scale with an average of 3.99(.82), and emotional stability was in ‘average’ level with an average of 3.29(.38). Lastly, child-rearing attitude was the ‘general level’ with an average of 3.23points(.47), and parenting efficacy was the ‘general’ level with 2.98points(.60). Third, in the relationship of socio - cultural adaptation, emotional regulation, emotional stability, child-rearing attitude, and parenting efficacy of married immigrant women, socio-cultural adaptation, emotional regulation, and emotional stability variables showed a significant positive correlation with child rearing attitude and parenting efficacy. Fourth, the social-cultural adaptation, marital adjustment, integration, separation, emotional regulation, and emotional stability of married immigrant women all had a significant effect on the child-rearing attitude. Especially, mother 's emotional stability was the most important factor in the child-rearing attitude. This is supported by the results that the more married immigrant women are emotionally healthier and the better they adapt to the new culture, the more they have positive attitudes toward the new culture (Kang Ok-sun, Jeonbyeong, 2008; Lee, Hyuk, 2014). Fifth, social-cultural adjustment, integration, emotional regulation, and emotional stability of married immigrant women all showed significant effects on parenting efficacy. Especially, emotional regulation was the most influential factor in parenting efficacy. In other words, it is the result of being required an emotional support for parenting in order for married immigrant women to adapt to Korean culture and build a confidence in child care. Based on above research results, following measures can be suggested to encourage married immigrant women to participate in healthier home and active parenting. In order for married immigrant women to make a healthy family and adapt well to society and culture in Korea, a systematic and differentiated education, program development and services that include the unique conditions of married immigrant women are required. In addition, as a way to overcome the psychological and emotional difficulties like parenting stress that married immigrant women are experiencing in child rearing, and to improve the quality of life, professional counseling services, mentor program support, and multicultural awareness programs that can integrate with spouses, families, and neighbors need to be further activated.
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