Parenting Attitudes of Expectant Couples Associated with the Air Force

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the parenting attitudes of first time expectant parents who were associated with the Air Force. Parenting attitudes were assessed for degree of risk for parenting problems. A review of the literature revealed that chronic socio-demographic stress, social isolation, and frequent moves are risk factors associated with child abuse. These factors are also associated with Air Force life. These inherent risk factors when coupled with negative or abusive parenting attitudes could lead to child abuse. Little attention has been given to parenting attitudes in the Air Force population. Data were collected from a convenience sample of 67 participants in either the new OB orientation classes or the prepared child birth classes at two Air Force bases in the Southwest. The instrument was the Adult-Adolescent Parenting Inventory (AAPI).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA268089

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  • Deborah L. Echanis

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Biomedical

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  • Adolescents
  • Air Force
  • Child Abuse
  • Data Analysis
  • Education
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  • United States

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