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김지형 ( Kim Ji-Hyoung ) - Pyeongtaek University Department of Child Education and Counseling
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Abstract
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Purpose: The present study aimed to examine the longitudinal associations among maternal employment, breastfeeding duration, and body mass index (BMI) trajectories in early childhood. Drawing from the process model of the determinants of parenting, this study particularly focused on the mediating role of depressive symptoms in these links.
Methods: This study analyzed the data of 2,059 mothers and their children from the panel study on Korean children. A latent growth curve analysis was conducted to investigate the paths linking maternal employment to BMI trajectories during the preschool years.
Results: Maternal employment was associated with low levels of depressive symptoms, which in turn predicted a longer duration of breastfeeding. Second, maternal employment had direct adverse effects on the breastfeeding duration. We also found that longer duration of breastfeeding contributed to the low levels of BMI in early childhood.
Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of maternal mental health and breastfeeding duration to prevent obesity in early childhood. Moreover, the results suggest that a distinct approach for working and stay-at-home mothers needs to be considered for the promotion of breastfeeding.
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KeyWords
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Maternal employment, Depressive symptoms, Breastfeeding, Body mass index trajectories
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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