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A Structural Equation Model on Family Strength of Married Working Women
Yeong Seon Hong, Kuem Sun Han
J Korean Acad Nurs 2015;45(6):900-909.   Published online December 31, 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2015.45.6.900
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Purpose

The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of predictive factors related to family strength and develop a structural equation model that explains family strength among married working women.

Methods

A hypothesized model was developed based on literature reviews and predictors of family strength by Yoo. This constructed model was built of an eight pathway form. Two exogenous variables included in this model were ego-resilience and family support. Three endogenous variables included in this model were functional couple communication, family stress and family strength. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire from 319 married working women who were 30~40 of age and lived in cities of Chungnam province in Korea. Data were analyzed with PASW/WIN 18.0 and AMOS 18.0 programs.

Results

Family support had a positive direct, indirect and total effect on family strength. Family stress had a negative direct, indirect and total effect on family strength. Functional couple communication had a positive direct and total effect on family strength. These predictive variables of family strength explained 61.8% of model.

Conclusion

The results of the study show a structural equation model for family strength of married working women and that predicting factors for family strength are family support, family stress, and functional couple communication. To improve family strength of married working women, the results of this study suggest nursing access and mediative programs to improve family support and functional couple communication, and reduce family stress.

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Effects of a Breast Feeding Promotion Program for Working Women
Ji-Won Yoon, Young-Joo Park
J Korean Acad Nurs 2008;38(6):843-852.   Published online December 31, 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2008.38.6.843
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Purpose

The purpose of this study was to measure the effects of a breast feeding promotion program for working women on breast feeding continuation, mother-infant attachment, and maternal sensitivity.

Methods

The design of this study is nonequivalent control group design with repeated measures.

Results

There were significant differences in breast feeding continuation between two groups at each time point except 2 days and 1 week after delivery. The scores of mother-infant attachment and maternal sensitivity of experimental group were higher than those of the control group, but there were no significant differences between two groups.

Conclusion

Although some modifications in contents and administration will be required to increase the effectiveness of the program, breast feeding promotion program for working women can be an effective nursing intervention which can facilitate breast feeding continuation and mother-infant relationships.

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Development of a Questionnaire to Measure Family Stress among Married Working Women
Gwang Suk Kim, Won Jung Cho
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2006;36(5):761-769.   Published online August 31, 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2006.36.5.761
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Purpose

Even though a number of studies have suggested that appropriate measuring instruments of family stress for working women have to be developed, the validity and reliability of the instruments used have not been consistently examined. The purpose of the present study was to develop a sensitive instrument to measure family stress for married working women, and to test the validity and reliability of the instrument.

Method

The items generated for this instrument were drawn from a comprehensive literature review. Twenty four items were developed through evaluation by 10 experts and twenty one items were finally confirmed through item analysis. Psychometric testing was preformed and confirmed with a convenient sample of 240 women employed in the industrial sector.

Result

Four factors evolved by factor analysis, which explained 50.5% of the total variance. The first factor ‘Cooperation’ explained 28.1%, 2nd factor ‘Satisfaction with relationships’ 10.6%, 3rd factor ‘Democratic and comfortable environment’ 6.3%, and 4th factor ‘Disturbance of own living’ 5.5%. Cronbach's coefficient of this instrument was 0.86.

Conclusion

The study supports the validity and reliability of the instrument.

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