Journal of East-West Nursing Research (동서간호학연구지)

East-west Nursing Research Institute, Kyung Hee University (경희대학교 동서간호학연구소)
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Construction of a Structural Model on Becoming a Mother: From Women Caring for Their First-Born Infants

영아기 첫 자녀를 둔 여성의 어머니되기 모형 구축

  • Lee, Eun Ju (Department of Nursing, Seoyoung University) ;
  • Sung, Mi Hae (College of Nursing, Department of Nursing, Inje University, Institute of Health Science)
  • 이은주 (서영대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 성미혜 (인제대학교 간호대학, 건강과학연구소)
  • Received : 2023.09.23
  • Accepted : 2023.10.07
  • Published : 2023.11.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to develop a structural model for predicting motherhood in women with her first infant child and to contribute to the development of practical and specific nursing interventions to promote successful motherhood. Methods: The subjects of the study were 211 mothers and fathers who had their first child within 12 months and consented to the study. Data collected from June 2, 2022 to January 31, 2023 were analyzed using SPSS 28.0 and AMOS 26.0 programs. Results: The results of this analysis showed that maternal and paternal factors (postpartum depression and paternal attachment) and infantile factor (temperament) influenced the process of becoming a mother for a women with her first child, with postpartum depression being the most influential factor. Conclusion: In order to increase the level of motherhood, it is important to prevent postpartum depression and create a nurturing environment for mothers, and social system support and psychological nursing intervention strategies are necessary.

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