A Comparative Study on Maternal-Infant Attachment and Infant Temperament according to the Feeding Methods |
김미예1, 장군자2 |
1경북대학교 2대구대학교 |
모유수유모와 분유수유모의 모아애착 및 영아기질 |
김미예1, 장군자2 |
1경북대학교 2대구대학교 |
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Abstract |
Objectives : This study was conducted to compare the differences of maternal-infant attachment and infant temperament according to the feeding methods.
Methods : This study used a descriptive research design. There were 52 mothers with breast-fed infants and 48 mothers with formula-fed infants. The data was gathered by structured questionnaires about the Maternal Attachment Inventory (MAI) and What My baby is Like (WBL).
Results : The mean score of MAI was not different between the two groups (p=0.087). But the mean score of WBL of breast-feeding group was significant higher than that of formula-feeding group (p<0.001). In addition, there was a significant positive correlation between the score of maternal-infant attachment and infant temperament (p= 0.001).
Conclusion : Breast-feeding is an important factor in fostering positive temperament of the infant and should be encouraged. |
Key Words:
feeding method, attachment, temperament |
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