학령전기 아동의 기질과 행동문제 및 어머니의 양육부담감 = Preschooler`s Temperament, Behavior Problems and Mother`s Childrearing Burden

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Purpose: The purposes of this descriptive survey study were to determine the relationships between the perception on the temperament and behavior problems of their children and mothers` characteristics with preschoolers. Method: Data were collected from 125 mothers of preschoolers in Kunpo city. The instruments used for this study were Korean CBCL, childrearing burden, mother`s health questionnaire, and social support. Results: There were significant differences in the behavior problems according to preschooler`s temperament. Difficult children were more hyperactive, withdrawn, aggressive, and premature in behavior. Preschoolers` behavior problems showed significant relationships with mothers` health problem, childrearing burden, and social support. Conclusion: Preschoolers` behavior problems are affected by their temperament, and related with mothers` characteristics. It is important to identify parents` perception on their children`s temperament and behavior problems, and the parental role education programs are necessary.