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AuthorAl-Maadadi, Fatima
AuthorIkhlef, Atmane
Available date2015-11-25T07:21:47Z
Publication Date2014-12
Publication NameThe Family Journal January
CitationAl-Maadadi, Fatima and Ikhlef, Atmane "What Mothers Know About Child Development and Parenting in Qatar: Parenting Cognitions and Practices". The Family Journal January 2015 23(1): 65-73, first published online October 27, 2014
ISSN1552-3950 (online)
ISSN1066-4807
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1066480714555669
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/3832
AbstractMaternal knowledge is important to parenting behaviors, children’s development and well-being. Mothers’ knowledge of child development has been shown to have a significant influence on the way mothers interact with their children and the learning opportunities they provide. This study was carried out to determine the level of maternal knowledge of child development and whether the level of knowledge varies by content area for mothers living in Qatar. The study also examined the relationship between maternal demographic characteristics and general and specific knowledge levels. The sample of mothers (N ¼ 263) completed the Knowledge of Infant Development Inventory (KIDI) together with the Catalog of Previous Experience with Infants (COPE). Findings indicated that mothers’ knowledge about typical child deployment, developmental norms and milestones is poor. Implications in terms of parent education and clinical practice are discussed.
Languageen
PublisherSAGE Publications
SubjectMothers' knowledge
child development
Qatar
TitleWhat Mothers Know About Child Development and Parenting in Qatar: Parenting Cognitions and Practices
TypeArticle
Pagination65-73
Issue Number1
Volume Number23


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