Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and intention to breast-feed.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the feasibility of using the cognitive evaluation theory to examine pregnant women's intention to breast-feed.


METHODS
A questionnaire designed to measure intrinsic and extrinsic motivation was administered to 228 pregnant women.


RESULTS
Results provide evidence for reliability and validity of the revised instrument in this population. A factor analysis suggests the instrument measures 2 types of intrinsic motivation, one type of extrinsic motivation, and motivation related to the baby. The instrument distinguished differences in motivation between women who intend to breast-feed and those who intend to formula feed.


CONCLUSIONS
This study helps elucidate motivational factors involved in infant-feeding decisions.
Wells
Kristen J
KJ
Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, Tampa 33620, USA. kwells@chuma1.cas.usf.edu
Thompson
Nancy J
NJ
Kloeblen-Tarver
Amy S
AS
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results