Cultural influences on Irish attitudes towards infant feeding

Authors

Tracey, Lucinda

Issue Date

2012

Degree

BA (Hons) in Psychology

Publisher

Dublin Business School

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Abstract

Ireland has one of the lowest rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration in Europe and the developing world. This study aimed to explore some of the possible reasons why Ireland’s initiation rates are so low. Cultural influences, including the relationship between Social Support, Self-Monitoring, Individualism and Collectivism on Irish attitudes towards infant feeding, in particular, was looked at.

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