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    Area of Science:

    • Maternal-infant psychology
    • Developmental psychology
    • Psychometric instrument development

    Background:

    • Infant tenderness needs are crucial for healthy development.
    • Existing measures may not fully capture maternal perceptions of these needs.
    • Sullivan's theorem of tenderness provides a theoretical framework.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a new instrument, the Blank Infant Tenderness Scale (BITS).
    • To measure mothers' perceptions of infant tenderness needs, encompassing physiological and contact requirements.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a 36-item instrument (BITS) based on Sullivan's theorem.
    • Pilot study with 65 healthy postpartum mothers to assess reliability and validity.
    • Statistical analyses including internal consistency, construct validity, and split-half reliability.

    Main Results:

    • The BITS demonstrated high internal consistency and construct validity.
    • Sufficient split-half reliability was confirmed for the BITS.
    • Mothers' parity influenced perceptions, with multiparous mothers showing greater differentiation.

    Conclusions:

    • The Blank Infant Tenderness Scale (BITS) is a reliable and valid measure.
    • Both physiological and contact needs are vital components of infant tenderness.
    • Parity is a significant factor influencing maternal perceptions of infant tenderness needs.

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