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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Education
Notes
- Abstract:
- Purpose : The purpose of this study was to determine the multiple correlations between three predictors (social support, socioeconomic status [SES], and self-esteem) of the degree of prenatal attachment. Most studies in attachment tend to focus on the infant/mother attachment. Most studies in prenatal attachment are medically focused on prenatal care and gestational age, resulting in a major gap in the literature on psychological and sociological factors affecting a pregnant woman. Studies of this nature are instrumental in helping marriage and family therapists to better meet the needs of their clients who are expecting, which may help build a secure foundation for starting a family. This study’s findings did not support the relationship between prenatal attachment and social support, SES, and self-esteem. Method : The research question addressed in this study was whether relationships existed between prenatal attachment and social support, SES, and self-esteem. The analytical procedure used multiple regressions to determine the strength of correlations between prenatal attachment and the independent variables social support, SES, and self-esteem. To obtain participants for the study, the researcher collected random volunteer responses from local baby stores, pregnancy clinics, and OB/GYN offices. To assure anonymity, the survey packets had no identifying participant information and contacts were made for the researcher to pick up or receive completed surveys. Major Findings : Pearson product-moment correlation coefficients were computed and revealed that no correlation existed between maternal prenatal attachment, the dependent variable, and social support, SES, and self-esteem, the independent variables. Of the three independent variables, a multiple regression analysis indicated that none was strongly related to maternal prenatal attachment. In addition, multiple regression analysis indicated that 4% of the variance in maternal prenatal attachment was explained by all of the independent variables.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2008.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 73-95).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Jessica Leon. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RG560 .L46 2008_LeonJessica ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RG560 .L46 2008 ( lcc )
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