Year
1995
Degree Name
Master of Science (Hons.)
Department
Department of Nursing
Recommended Citation
Smith, Mavis M., The relationship between maternal-foetal attachment, self esteem and social support in pregnant adolescents, Master of Science (Hons.) thesis, Department of Nursing, University of Wollongong, 1995. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2856
Abstract
Fifty pregnant teenagers (mean age 17.8, range 15-19) were recruited to take part in a semi-structured research interview investigating the relationships between self esteem, social support and maternal-foetal attachment. Three objective research instruments were employed: i) The Maternal-Foetal Attachment Scale (MFAS, Cranley, 1981), ii) The Support Behaviours Inventory (SBI, Brown, 1988) and iii) Rosenberg's Self Esteem Scale (RSE, Rosenberg, 1979). Measures of social support were derived from self-ratings and qualitative data was collected exploring the mother's relationship with her foetus.
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.