Korean Journal of Human Ecology (한국생활과학회지)

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The relationship between pregnant woman's stress, temperament and maternal-fetal attachment

임산부의 스트레스 및 기질과 태아애착의 관계

  • 강수경 (가천대학교 세살마을연구원) ;
  • 정미라 (가천대학교 유아교육과)
  • Received : 2011.11.14
  • Accepted : 2012.02.15
  • Published : 2012.04.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between stress, temperament and maternal-fetal attachment in pregnant women. The respondents in this research were 249 pregnant women who were participating in a Parent Education project. Data was collected by way of a questionnaire. A summary of the findings were as follows: Among the pregnant women in this study, total stress level was below the average and maternal fetal attachment level was above the average. The group demonstrating high levels of stress exhibited low level of maternal-fetal attachment when compared to those with low levels stress. Pregnant woman's stress and maternal temperament demonstrated a significant correlation with maternal-fetal attachment.

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