Child Studies in Asia-Pacific Contexts

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An Exploration and Comparison of Infant Feeding Practices in Home and Center Contexts

  • Branscomb, Kathryn R. (Applied Survey Research) ;
  • Goble, Carla B. (Tulsa Community College)
  • Received : 2011.03.04
  • Accepted : 2011.07.05
  • Published : 2011.08.31
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Abstract

This study compared parents' and teachers' feeding practices with young children. Parents and teachers of children aged 0-3 years were recruited at 24 child care centers to complete surveys regarding their demographic characteristics, parenting styles, and feeding practices with young children. Respondents included 106 parents and 102 teachers. Participants' feeding beliefs and values were found to be related to their parenting style classifications (i.e., Authoritative, Authoritarian, or Permissive), ethnicity, income, and other demographic characteristics. Findings indicate the need for teachers and parents to begin communicating about their longterm goals for a child's development as soon as the child enters care. Understanding the goals and variation of feeding practices used at home and at school can help teachers and parents begin to construct a shared vision for care.

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