title: A theoretical framework for studying factors that impact on the maternal role.
abstract: A theoretical framework, based on role theory, knowledge of infants' traits, and review of the literature, for studying variables that influence or are influenced by the maternal role is presented. A design of the study, which is in progress, is delineated.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002652:Child Behavior; D002657:Child Development; D002668:Child Rearing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008423:Maternal Age; D009017:Morbidity; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology*; D010551:Personality; D011247:Pregnancy; D012107:Research Design; D012380:Role; D012649:Self Concept; D012934:Social Isolation; D013315:Stress, Psychological