Association of Sexual Maturation and Parent-Child Communication on Maturity Fears in Elementary School Girls
Child Health Nursing Research
;
: 137-144, 2016.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-210757
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to investigate factors that influence maturity fears in elementary school girls.METHODS:
The participants were 118 3rd and 4th grade students from 3 elementary schools in 3 cities in Korea. Data were collected using questionnaires which included measurement scales for the relative variables and demographic data. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and hierarchial regression analysis with SPSS/WIN 21.0.RESULTS:
The significant predictors of maturity fears were weight, father-child communication, frequency of maturity communication with father, and close relation with mother.CONCLUSION:
For effective management of maturity fears in elementary school girls, programs including weight control, functional communication with father and supportive nurturance of mother should be developed.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Sexual Maturation
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Weights and Measures
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Fathers
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Korea
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Mothers
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Child Health Nursing Research
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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