Child Health Nursing Research
- Volume 13 Issue 2
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- Pages.119-127
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- 2007
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- 2287-9110(pISSN)
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- 2287-9129(eISSN)
Factors Influencing Parenting Confidence in First-time Mothers of Infants in Their First Year
초산모의 영아 양육자신감에 미치는 영향요인
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Kim, Hee-Soon
(College of Nursing, Yonsei University)
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- Kim, Tae-Im (Department of Nursing, Daejeon University) ;
- Kathleen, Norr-F (College of Nursing, University of Illinois) ;
- Rosemary, White-Traut C (College of Nursing, University of Illinois) ;
- Carole, Kenner-A (College of Nursing, University of Oklahoma) ;
- Sim, Mi-Kyung (Department of Nursing, Shinsung College)
- Published : 2007.04.30
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing parenting confidence in first-time mothers and to provide basic data for development of maternal role education programs. Method: The participants were 194 first-time mothers of babies aged 1-6 months who visited well-baby clinics in 4 hospitals. Instruments used in this study were self-reported questionnaires. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple regression. Results: The parenting confidence level was moderate with a mean score of 3.26(range 1-6). Infant temperament was significantly correlated with maternal role confidence. Maternal role confidence was significantly correlated with child-rearing environment. Infant temperament and parenting stress were significant predictors explaining 50% maternal role confidence. Conclusions: Nursing Interventions to promote parenting confidence among first-time mothers of infants in their first year are needed to improve maternal perception to infant temperament and reduce parenting stress.