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Relation of Maternal Temperament, Body Dissatisfaction, and Concern About Child’s Weight to Maternal Child Feeding Practices: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Pages 344-365 | Received 25 Nov 2022, Accepted 15 Jun 2023, Published online: 04 Jul 2023
 

Abstract

Child feeding practices are effective in children’s eating. This study examines the relation of maternal temperament, body dissatisfaction, and concern about child’s weight to child feeding practices. The sample comprised 3- to 6-year-old children and mothers. The Child Feeding Questionnaire, Nine Types Temperament Model, and Stunkard Figure Rating Scale were used. Correlation and regression were conducted. Parental perceived responsibilities and controlling increased as concerns about child’s weight increased. Type 1 and 3 temperaments seeking perfection and an admirable image, respectively, displayed more restriction. The findings demonstrate the need for considering temperament during interventions for child feeding practices as well as healthier body image.

Acknowledgements

We want to thank the mothers for taking time out of their busy schedules to participate in this research.

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

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