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Predictors of maternal responsiveness.

Emily E Drake1, Sharron S Humenick, Linda Amankwaa

  • 1University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0782, USA. eje@virginia.edu

Journal of Nursing Scholarship : an Official Publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
|May 31, 2007
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Maternal responsiveness in new mothers is linked to life satisfaction and self-esteem, not infant feeding methods. Further research is needed as these factors only explain a small part of maternal behavior.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Maternal Health

Background:

  • The transition to motherhood involves significant changes in maternal behavior.
  • Understanding factors influencing maternal responsiveness is crucial for infant well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore maternal responsiveness in the early postpartum period (2-4 months).
  • To identify predictors of maternal responsiveness, including infant feeding, maternal characteristics, and demographics.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey of 177 mothers using self-report measures.
  • Assessed maternal responsiveness, self-esteem, life satisfaction, feeding patterns, and sociodemographics.
  • Online data collection across 41 U.S. states.

Main Results:

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  • Life satisfaction, self-esteem, and number of children significantly predicted maternal responsiveness.
  • Breastfeeding status did not predict maternal responsiveness.
  • Sociodemographic factors (age, education, income, work status) showed minimal association.

Conclusions:

  • Life satisfaction emerged as a novel predictor of maternal responsiveness.
  • Current predictors explain only 15% of the variance in maternal responsiveness, highlighting the need for further investigation.
  • Additional research is necessary to fully understand the complex factors influencing maternal behavior during the postpartum transition.