Understanding Attitudes Towards Parent-Child Co-Sleeping
Author Information
Author(s): Kruse Sarah P., D'Souza Levita, Tuncer Hannah G. G., Stewart Sandra E.
Primary Institution: Faculty of Education Monash University
Hypothesis
What are the sources of attitudes towards parent-child co-sleeping and how do they affect parents' behaviors?
Conclusion
Parents encounter mostly encouraging attitudes about co-sleeping from family and culture, while discouraging attitudes come from healthcare professionals.
Supporting Evidence
- Parents mostly receive encouraging attitudes about co-sleeping from extended family.
- Discouraging attitudes often come from healthcare professionals.
- Encouraging attitudes can lead to increased co-sleeping behavior.
- Discouraging attitudes may cause parents to avoid discussing sleep with healthcare providers.
- Most studies included in the review were conducted in Western countries.
Takeaway
This study looks at how people feel about parents sleeping with their kids. It finds that family usually thinks it's good, but doctors often warn against it.
Methodology
A systematic scoping review was conducted, screening 9796 abstracts and including 33 studies.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in data extraction from survey data compared to qualitative data.
Limitations
The review may have biases due to the ambiguity in definitions of co-sleeping and the exclusion of some quantitative studies.
Participant Demographics
Most studies focused on parents or caregivers, primarily mothers, with a majority conducted in Western countries.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website