This study examined whether perceived parental self-efficacy was related to childrearing attitudes among 113 first-time mothers of 6- to 12-month-old infants. Perceived parental self-efficacy was measured using the Maternal Self-Efficacy Scale (D. M. Teti and D. M. Gelfand, 1991) and the Lips Maternal Self-Confidence Scale (H. M. Lips, 1984). An instrument was developed to measure childrearing beliefs. The study found a small but significant correlation between childrearing beliefs and perceived parental self-efficacy. Analysis of the subscales of the measure of childrearing beliefs revealed that the subscale measuring the dimension of enjoyment/aggravation regarding the parental role was most closely related to mothers' feelings of self-efficacy. Thus mothers who enjoyed their role as parents also felt positive about their parenting capabilities. Suggestions for further research are discussed. (Contains 16 references.) (MDM)