J Korean Acad Child Health Nurs.  2012 Jan;18(1):36-42.

Recognition of Mother-Child Interaction by Preschoolers' Mothers

• Park SH

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to explore recognition of mother-child interaction by preschoolers' mothers.
METHODS
Data were collected through in-depth interviews with mothers of 12 preschoolers. The data were analyzed following Downe-Wamboldt's content analysis methodology.
RESULTS
From the data, 170 significant statements were selected and were classified into 7 categories and three domains (maternal, child, dyadic). First, the maternal domain consisted of maternal sensitivity, acceptable responsiveness, and child developmental encouragement. Second, the child domain consisted of child's sensitivity, responsiveness, and initiative. Third, the dyadic domain consisted of mutuality.
CONCLUSION
These results suggest that preschoolers' mothers recognize the significant qualitative aspects of interaction with their children. Based on these results, instruments for preschooler-mother interaction need to be developed.

Keyword

Preschooler; Mother; Mother-child interaction; Recognition; Analysis

MeSH Terms

Child
Child Development
Humans
Mothers
Child Health