Korean Journal of Human Ecology (한국생활과학회지)

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The Effect of Employed Mothers's Quality of Multiple Role and Psychological Well-Being upon Mothers' Parenting Behavior

초등학교 저학년 자녀를 둔 취업모의 다중역할의 질과 심리적 안녕감이 양육행동에 미치는 영향

  • Kim, Hee-Jin (Dept. of Child and Youth Studies, Graduate School, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Chang, Young Eun (Dept. of Family Welfare, Chung-Ang University)
  • 김희진 (중앙대학교 대학원 아동청소년학과) ;
  • 장영은 (중앙대학교 가족복지학과)
  • Received : 2013.04.11
  • Accepted : 2013.07.17
  • Published : 2013.08.30
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Abstract

This study was conducted to identify adults' knowledge, dietary behavior related to sodium, and attitude towards. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the quality of multiple roles and psychological well-being upon parenting behavior among employed mothers. The subjects were 172 employed mothers living in Seoul, Korea. The results are as follows. First, the quality of parental role was related to all of subscales of parenting behaviors of employed mothers. Second, employed mothers' higher autonomy was significantly associated with greater intimacy and reasoning guidance in their parenting. Third, employed mothers with greater positive relationship and autonomy were more likely to exhibit limit setting. Finally, higher level of environmental mastery and autonomy was related to greater parental involvement. Mothers' psychological well being was not significantly related to mothers' responsiveness.

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