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.

Citations

• Structural Equation Modeling of the Interaction between Mothers and Preschool-Age Children
  Hyun-Yi Chai, Mi-Young Choi
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2021; 51(5): 630.     CrossRef
• The Relationship Between Mother’s Child-Rearing Attitude, Language Control Styles, and Preschool Child’s Social Competence
  Sunghee Park
  Child Health Nursing Research.2016; 22(2): 97.     CrossRef
• Relationship between Preschool Child-Mother Interaction, Child's Health Status, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Social Development.
  Sunghee Park
  Child Health Nursing Research.2014; 20(4): 255.     CrossRef

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to explore the concept of Mother-Child Interaction (MCI).
METHODS
The concept analysis method described by Walker & Avant (2005) was used.
RESULTS
The attributes of MCI were as follows; 1) MCI involves positive or negative affective and verbal communication. 2) MCI involves mother, child, and dyadic activity. 3) MCI involves sensitivity, responsiveness, and child developmental stimulation. 4) MCI is reciprocal, goal-oriented partnership process. The antecedents of MCI are need for goal attainment, relationship, and child development (cognitive, physical, emotional, and social). The consequences of MCI are goal attainment, promotion of mother-child relationship, and promotion of child development.
CONCLUSION
MCI is a reciprocal, goal-oriented partnership process and is an important concept in child development and health. Appropriate instruments to operationalize the concept need to be developed.

Citations

• The longitudinal effects of children’s temperament on maternal depression: A hierarchical linear modeling approach
  Chul-Gyu Kim, Mi-Young Choi
  The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing .2022; 28(1): 91.     CrossRef
• Model Structure for Mother-Child Relationship for Korean Infants and Toddlers and Their Mothers
  Sun-Jung Park, Kyung-Ah Kang, Shin-Jeong Kim
  Child Health Nursing Research.2017; 23(3): 268.     CrossRef
• Relationship between Preschool Child-Mother Interaction, Child's Health Status, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Social Development.
  Sunghee Park
  Child Health Nursing Research.2014; 20(4): 255.     CrossRef
• Development of a Mother-Preschool Child Interaction Scale
  Sung-Hee Park, Kyung-Sook Bang
  Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.2013; 43(1): 59.     CrossRef
• Recognition of Mother-Child Interaction by Preschoolers' Mothers
  Sung-Hee Park
  Journal of Korean Academy of Child Health Nursing.2012; 18(1): 36.     CrossRef

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