Korean Journal of Child Studies (아동학회지)
- Volume 23 Issue 2
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- Pages.89-105
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- 2002
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- 1226-1688(pISSN)
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- 2234-408X(eISSN)
Ideal Maternal Behaviors as Viewed by Professionals in Three Different Cultures : Korea, the United States, and France
한·미·불 전문가의 시각에서 본 영아기 이상적인 모성행동
- Received : 2002.02.08
- Accepted : 2002.02.22
- Published : 2002.04.01
Abstract
This study investigated characteristics and types of ideal maternal behaviors in three different cultures : Korea, the United States, and France. The 18 experts from each of the 3 cultures who participated in this study had knowledge and experience related to infant development and parenting. Based on the principles of Q-methodology, the experts sorted 40 Q-items representing maternal behavior related to infancy. After rating each item on a scale from "least desirable" to "most desirable" maternal behaviors, the experts described their reasons for the classification. Results identified some clear similarities and differences among cultures. pooled responses yielded 3 types of ideal maternal behaviors: perfective, child centered, and realistic perspective.