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http://dx.doi.org/10.6115/khea.2012.50.4.051

The Relationship between Marital Quality and Parent-Fetal Attachment by Pregnant Couples  

Chung, Mi-Ra (Department of Early Childhood Education, Gachon University)
Kang, Su-Kyoung (Sesalmaul Research Center, Gachon University)
Lee, Hye-Jin (Sesalmaul Research Center, Gachon University)
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Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association / v.50, no.4, 2012 , pp. 51-61 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between marital quality and parent-fetal attachment. The sample included 395 pregnant women and 251 spouses who participated in Pregnant Education Programs. We analyzed the data which were collected by means of a questionnaire from September to November, 2011. The results were summarized as follows: The total marital quality level of pregnant couples was above the average and parent- fetal attachment levels were very high. Result indicated a difference in pregnant women and spouses regarding marital quality and parent-fetal attachment. The pregnant woman's marital quality and parent characteristics (planned pregnant, pregnancy period, birth order) had a significant correlation with parent-fetal attachment. The higher effective communication and conflict resolution regarding marital quality were, the higher parent-fetal attachment was.
Keywords
pregnant couple; marital quality; parent-fetal attachment;
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