유아의 기질과 스트레스가 수면문제에 미치는 영향

Effects of Children"s Temperament and Stress on Sleep Problem

&nbsp;&nbsp;The purpose of this research was to investigate the impact of children&quot;s temperament and stress on their sleep problem. Subjects of this study consisted of 340 mothers having children, who were younger than 5 years old and attended three kindergartens and a nursery home located in Cheongju city. Data were analyzed by using SPSS 12.0 program with the methods of t-test, ANOVA with Scheffe post-hock test, Pearson&quot;s coefficient, and hierarchical regression analysis.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;The results were as follows:<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;First, children&quot;s temperament including activity, adaptability and physiological regularity, stress, and sleep problem were different from socio-demographic variables. Younger children compared with the older had more serious sleep problem. Children whose mothers did not work showed higher level of adaptability and physiological regularity than those with working mothers. Children&quot;s activity was higher when father&quot;s educational background was lower level. Children who grew up in an extended family had more serious sleep problem than those who were raised in a nuclear family. When mothers had their own religious affiliation, their children presented higher level of adaptability but less level of stress.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;Second, in boys, their temperament and stress explained their sleep problem. While boys&quot; activity increased their sleep problem, their physiological regularity decreased it. In addition, as boys&quot; stress was higher, their sleep problem was higher.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;Third, in girls, their temperament and stress predicted their sleep problem as well. Girl&quot;s lower level of adaptability and physiological regularity predicted more serious sleep problem. Girls&quot; stress also had a impact on their sleep problem.