Relation of Maternal Temperament, Body Dissatisfaction, and Concern About Child’s Weight to Maternal Child Feeding Practices: A Cross-Sectional Study

Karaçallı A., Gezmen Karadağ M.

CHILD & FAMILY BEHAVIOR THERAPY, cilt.45, sa.4, ss.344-365, 2023 (SSCI)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 45 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/07317107.2023.2227165
  • Dergi Adı: CHILD & FAMILY BEHAVIOR THERAPY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, CINAHL, EBSCO Education Source, Educational research abstracts (ERA), Psycinfo, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts, Violence & Abuse Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.344-365
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Child feeding practices are effective in children’s eating. This study examines the relation of maternal temperament, body dissatisfaction, and concern about child’s weight to child feeding practices. The sample comprised 3- to 6-year-old children and mothers. The Child Feeding Questionnaire, Nine Types Temperament Model, and Stunkard Figure Rating Scale were used. Correlation and regression were conducted. Parental perceived responsibilities and controlling increased as concerns about child’s weight increased. Type 1 and 3 temperaments seeking perfection and an admirable image, respectively, displayed more restriction. The findings demonstrate the need for considering temperament during interventions for child feeding practices as well as healthier body image.