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A Critical Review of Breastfeeding Instruments Derived From Self-Determination Theory.
Kelsie Barta1,2
1College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX, USA.
This review identifies breastfeeding motivation instruments based on self-determination theory. While promising for understanding autonomy, researchers should assess instrument validity and administration for optimal use in breastfeeding research.
Area of Science:
- Health Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Maternal and Child Health
Background:
- Understanding breastfeeding motivation is key to improving outcomes.
- Self-determination theory provides a framework for analyzing these motivational factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and critically review instruments measuring breastfeeding motivation derived from self-determination theory.
- To analyze the subsequent use and validation of these instruments in the literature.
Main Methods:
- A critical review guided by Grant and Booth's typological description.
- Inclusion of full-text, peer-reviewed articles on instrument development, validation, and use.
- Analysis of five articles detailing four identified instruments and their applications.
Main Results:
- Four instruments measuring autonomy in breastfeeding motivation were identified.
- Validation quality varied across instruments; two were used in subsequent studies.
- Three instruments were initially developed for prenatal use.
Conclusions:
- Self-determination theory-based instruments offer potential for studying breastfeeding autonomy.
- Researchers must consider instrument domains, validity, and administration.
- Further development of measures is needed to explore broader self-determination theory constructs in breastfeeding.
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