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Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and intention to breast-feed
Kristen J Wells1, Nancy J Thompson, Amy S Kloeblen-Tarver
1Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, Tampa 33620, USA. kwells@chuma1.cas.usf.edu
Objective:
To examine the feasibility of using the cognitive evaluation theory to examine pregnant women's intention to breast-feed.
Methods:
A questionnaire designed to measure intrinsic and extrinsic motivation was administered to 228 pregnant women.
Results:
Results provide evidence for reliability and validity of the revised instrument in this population. A factor analysis suggests the instrument measures 2 types of intrinsic motivation, one type of extrinsic motivation, and motivation related to the baby. The instrument distinguished differences in motivation between women who intend to breast-feed and those who intend to formula feed.
Conclusion:
This study helps elucidate motivational factors involved in infant-feeding decisions.