| Maternal-fetal attachment in relation to self-concept and anxiety. | |
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PMID: 3640186 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This study investigates the association that maternal-fetal attachment has with self-concept, state anxiety, and trait anxiety. One hundred third trimester pregnant women attending prenatal classes were studied. Data were collected by using three psychometric instruments: Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale, the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale, and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. The findings do not show a significant relationship between the overall level of maternal-fetal attachment and self-concept. The findings do show significant inverse correlations between state (temporary) anxiety and the overall Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale. An inverse but non-significant relationship between maternal-fetal attachment and overall scores representing trait (long-term) anxiety was found. The study failed to demonstrate the strong association between anxiety and maternal-fetal attachment described by other theorists. The author speculates that the chosen instrument does not adequately differentiate between the mother's anxieties regarding self and those related to the fetus. |
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Authors:
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K F Gaffney |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Maternal-child nursing journal Volume: 15 ISSN: 0090-0702 ISO Abbreviation: Matern Child Nurs J Publication Date: 1986 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1986-12-08 Completed Date: 1986-12-08 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0350761 Medline TA: Matern Child Nurs J Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 91-101 Citation Subset: IM; N |
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Adult Anxiety* Female Fetus* Humans Mothers / psychology* Object Attachment* Pregnancy / psychology* Psychological Tests Research Design Self Concept* |
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