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| Research article summary (published 27 Feb 2002): |
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and intention to breast-feed.
Full Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To examine the feasibility of using the cognitive evaluation theory to examine pregnant women's intention to breast-feed.
METHODS:
A questionnaire designed to measure intrinsic and extrinsic motivation was administered to 228 pregnant women.
RESULTS:
Results provide evidence for reliability and validity of the revised instrument in this population. A factor analysis suggests the instrument measures 2 types of intrinsic motivation, one type of extrinsic motivation, and motivation related to the baby. The instrument distinguished differences in motivation between women who intend to breast-feed and those who intend to formula feed.
CONCLUSION:
This study helps elucidate motivational factors involved in infant-feeding decisions.
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Author information
Author/s: Wells, Kristen J (KJ); Thompson, Nancy J (NJ); Kloeblen-Tarver, Amy S (AS);
Affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, Tampa 33620, USA. kwells(-atsign-)chuma1.cas.usf.edu
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article
Journal: American journal of health behavior (Am J Health Behav), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: -2002 Mar-Apr; vol 26 (issue 2) : pp 111-20
Dates: Created 2002/04/02; Completed 2002/10/29; Revised 2004/11/17;
PMID: 11926675, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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