Effects of a Maternal Education Program Based on the Temperament Theory on the Temperamental Goodness-of-Fit between Mother and Child

기질이론에 근거한 어머니교육 프로그램이 모아기질조화에 미치는 효과

  • Published : 2005.10.01

Abstract

Purpose: This study was aimed to evaluate the effects of a maternal education program based on the temperament theory on the temperamental goodness-of-fit between mother and child. Method: The research method was a nonequivalent, control group, non-synchronized design and the experimental period was from May 10, 2004 to July 24, 2004. The subjects were mothers who had children 3-4 years old who registered in eight kindergartens or infant schools in M city. Among the total 94 subjects, 47 were allocated as an experimental group and 47 were a control group. Using the SPSS/WIN 10.0 program, the data was analyzed by a Chi-square test, and t-test. Result: 1. After treatment with a maternal education program based on the temperament theory, the experimental group significantly decreased in scores for perceived children's behavior problems in comparison to the control group(t=-4.01, p<.001). 2. After treatment with a maternal education program based on the temperament theory, the experimental group did not significantly decrease in scores for parenting stress in comparison to the control group(t=-.85, p=.40). 3. After treatment with a maternal education program based on the temperament theory, the experimental group did not significantly decrease in scores for rejective parenting behaviors in comparison to the control group(t=-1.32, p=.19). Conclusion: A maternal education program based on the temperament theory is a useful intervention to decrease perceived children's behavior problems.

Keywords

References

  1. Ryu, J. H. (1996). A study on the applicability of active-parenting program for young children. Doctoral dissertation of Seoul Women's University
  2. Yeon, M. H. (1994). An evaluation on the applicability of parent effectiveness training(PET) to Korean parents. Doctoral dissertation of Kyung Hee University
  3. Choi, Y. H. (1990). Effects of child temperament on mother-child interaction and on child's behavior problems. Doctoral dissertation of Sookmyung Women's University
  4. Hwang, O. J. (1987). An empirical on the applicability of STEP to Korean parents; focusing upon mother's self-concept, child-rearing attitudes and their children's behavior. Doctoral dissertation of Chung-ang University
  5. Abidin, R. R. (1990a). Introduction to the special issue: The stresses of parenting. J Clin Psycho. 19(4), 298-301
  6. Abidin, R. R. (1990b). Parenting stress index short form. Charlottesville. Pediatric Psychology Press
  7. Achenbach, T. M, & Edelbrock, C. (1983). Manual for the child behavior checklist and revised child behavior profile. University of Vermont: Burlington
  8. Carey, W. B. (1997). Obsessive difficult temperament. J Dev Behav Pediatr, 36(6), 722
  9. Carey, W. B., & McDevitt, S. C. (1995). Coping with children's temperament: A guide for professionals. New York : Basic Books
  10. Chess, S., & Thomas, A. (1996). Temperament theory and practice. New York: Brunner/Mazel
  11. Chess, S., & Thomas, A. (1999). Goodness of fit : Clinical application from infancy through adult life. Philadelphia : Brunner/Mazel
  12. Ostergren, C. S. (2003). Evaluation of temperament-based parenting program : Factors affecting program usefulness, ease of understanding, preferred amount of materials and parental attitudes. Doctoral Dissertation of Wisconsin-Madison. University
  13. Rohner, R. P. (1984). The warmth dimension : Foundations of parental acceptance - rejection theory. SAGE Publishing: California
  14. Ross, A. O. (1974). Psychological disorders of children. McGraw Hill: New York
  15. Sheeber, L. B. (1991). An evaluation of a temperament focused parent training program. Doctoral Dissertation of Florida University
  16. Sheeber, L. B., & Johnson, J. B. (1994). Evaluation of a temperament - focused, parent-training program. J Clin Child Psychol. 23(3), 249-25 https://doi.org/10.1207/s15374424jccp2303_3
  17. Sheeber, L. B., Mcdevitt, S. C. (1998). Temperament-focused parent training in Briesmeister, James, M., Handbook of parent training : parents as co-therapists for children's behavior problems (pp. 479-507). Wiley
  18. Tanaka, A. (2001) Temperamental and environmental influences on the stress reactions of toddlers in frustrating situations. Doctoral dissertation of Minesota University
  19. Thomas, A., & Chess, S. (1977). Temperament and development. Brunner/Mazel : New York
  20. Thomas, A., & Chess, S. (1980). The dynamics of psychological development. Brunner/Mazel: New York
  21. Thomas, A., Chess, S., & Birch H. G. (1968). Temperament and behavior disorders in children. New York University Press: New York