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Mary Kay Keller, MPA, PhD
AN EXPLORATORY PILOT CASE STUDY
OF
FATHERS WHO MASSAGED THEIR INFANTS
Virtual International Day of the Midwife Conference 2015
Purpose
The research question posed in this study was:
What if any, benefits did fathers perceive from
massaging their infants?
Rational &
Significance
Research Methodology
Data Collection
Qualitative Research Rigor
•Triangulation
•Practice reflexivity
•Negative case analysis, (Anfara et al., 2002; Patton,
2002).
Qualitative Research Strategies
Assessing Research Quality and Rigor
Qualitative Term Strategy employed Strategy Met
Credibility
Internal Validity
Triangulation
Member checks
Time sampling
Interview, Self Report Diary & Observation
Interviews were reviewed by participants for
accuracy
Fathers also reviewed videotapes and responded
Interviews conducted 1st and 3rd week
Diaries were recorded in each week for 3 weeks
Transferability
External Validity
Provide thick description
Purposive sampling
Precise descriptions of the research design,
methodology and data reports
Research, coding and data memos
Five first time fathers of infants less than 5 months
Dependability
Reliability
Create an audit trail
Code-recode strategy
Triangulation
Research, coding and data memos
Code and recode strategy described in detail in
memo
Interview, Self Report Diary & Observation
Confirmability
Objectivity
Triangulation
Practice reflexivity
Negative Case Analysis
Interview, Self Report Diary & Observation
Research Memo documenting all decisions in
detail
Research position, attitude and perspective
disclosed
Providing examples of data that does not support
the outcomes.
CAQDAS Atlas.ti
(Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software)
Qualitative Model of Analysis
(NCT) Noticing Collecting Thinking
Code Mapping:
Three Iterations of Analysis
Why Infant Massage?
A Critical Review of Infant Massage
http://www.slideshare.net/MKayKeller1/mk-keller-im-cr?ref=http://mkaykeller.blogspot.com/
Attachment is the result of
specific behaviors reinforcing
a relationship over time which
equals commitment or
the “Stick Factor!”
Bonding is the bio-chemical
reaction (chemistry)
between two human beings
which ignites through the
five senses!
Activity Diary Data Analysis
Time of day:
• Missed one day. Momma thinks he goes to bed
better if massage is closer to bedtime. (Father
1, week 3).
• Afternoon [massaged] and in the evening for
his stomach. (Father 3, week 3).
Duration:
• Most importantly I tried to be as consistent as possible
but I did the massage 4 or 5 times a day depending if she
was in the mood. The more we did the massage for about
5 minutes I felt she enjoyed it more. (Father 2, week 1)
• I like shorter massages, actually he likes shorter
massages. Now that I don’t feel like I have to finish every
position, I would say we are both enjoying the massages
more. I am doing more frequent but shorter massages.
Especially on the changing table after a diaper change.
Massages don’t feel like a chore anymore, something I
have to do. (Father 4, week 3)
Demographics
Body Part:
• Baby only [fussed] once during his chest massages. (Father 1,
week1)
• He has been most receptive to back massage. Least receptive to
chest massage.
• (Father 3, week 2)
• I noticed once when I was massaging his back his breathing started
to slow down as if he were more relaxed. Short stomach massages to
help with gas. (Father 3, week 3)
• It is notable to me that infant 4 was the only infant out of five that
verbally protested throughout the massage and that this father was
the most verbal in both of the interviews. Additionally, father 1
reported a change in his infant's eye contact during week two of the
massages. "This week I realized that on the days he didn't seem to be
looking at me, he would start to do so about a minute or two into the
massage."
Pattern Coding
Fathers desire to relieve mothers’ stress.
Mother gets
time to
herself
Father
adjusts time
of day
Father gets
one on one
time
Father
Massages
Infant
Pattern Coding
Fathers desire to relieve infants’ stress.
Infant
responds to
fathers
touch
Father adjusts
body part &
or time of day
Father gets
one on one
time
Father
Massages
Infant
Perceived Benefits
Fathers Perception
Parent
benefits
Baby
receives
massage
Baby
benefits
Parent
massages
infant
Matrix of Findings and Sources
for Data Triangulation
Major Finding Attachment Constructs Source of
Data
I O D
Finding 1 Awareness - Fathers reported awareness of enjoyment in contributing to
their infants' well-being.
X X
Finding 2 Emotions - Fathers identified emotions in both themselves and their infants
after massaging their infants.
X X
Finding 3 Engagement - Fathers demonstrated engagement cues with their infants
during the massages that were videotaped.
X
Finding 4 Motivation - Fathers reported motivation to massage and spend time with
their infants to relieve the mothers' care giving stress.
X X
Finding 5 Opportunity - Fathers valued having the opportunity to spend time with
their infants.
X X
Finding 6. Relationship - Fathers express approval and acceptance of their infants after
massaging them.
X X
Key: I= Interview; O=Observation; D=Document
Matrix of Findings and Sources
for Data Triangulation
• Major Finding
Major Finding Source
of Data
I O D
Finding 7. Sensitivity - Fathers demonstrated sensitivity to their infants’ emotional
and physical need by responding to their infants’ cues.
X X X
Finding 8. Benefits - Fathers reported benefits of relieving the infants’ stress. X X
Finding 9. Confidence - Fathers reported increased confidence in their skills and
abilities to interact with their infants.
X X X
Key: I= Interview; O=Observation; D=Document
Benefits reported by fathers
Discussion
Attachment Concepts and Assumptions
Results Assumptions
1. Awareness Attachment
2. Emotive Attachment
3. Engagement Bonding
4. Motivation Attachment
5. Opportunity Attachment
6. Relationship Attachment
7. Sensitivity Attachment
8. Learning/Insight Attachment
Discussion
Implications
• Implications for Future Research
• Implications for Practice for Professionals
• Implications for Practice for Fathers
• Contributions to the Literature
Discussion
Implications for Future Research
1. longitudinal studies, e.g., did fathers continue
massaging their infants after the study; what
impact was there on the father/child dyad
during the early years; what were the mothers
perceptions about the time the fathers spent
with the infant and their behaviors after the
study.
Discussion
2. replication of past studies to determine
outcomes for father contributions, e.g.,
Premature infants gained weight after being massaged (Field et
al., 1986); expectations of infants with motor problems
became realistic and positive (Schneider-McClure, 1989);
Massaged babies had higher Brazelton Neonatal Behavior
Assessment scores (Mendes & Percianoy, 2008);
Catecholamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine increased in
massaged infants increasing their sense of safety and well
being which is critical to attachment and bonding (Bowlby,
1969/1982; Winkler, 2000).
Discussion
3. family studies
In The Ecology of Attachment in the Family, the authors postulate that
attachment does not hold exclusively to the parent-child dyad and can also
be applied to the family (Hill et. al,. 2003).
a. Non-resident fathers are less involved than resident fathers and had the
same attitudes of commitment to fathering as fathers who were resident
fathers however reported lower feelings of competence and satisfaction
(Minton & Pasley, 1996). Competence may be a key in factor influencing
father involvement (p.40).
b. Mothers reported less symptoms of depression regardless of whether they
massaged their infants or others massaged their infant.
Discussion
4. Future: quasi-experimental design
Randomly controlled, double blind study in which the
participants are wait-listed (control groups learn infant
massage later) and blindly assigned to two groups (2x2). Pre
and post for the experimental group then control group is post
tested at the same time as the control group and again after
they have learned and massaged their infants. Collected data
would be analyzed using repeated-measures, ANOVA
(analysis of variance), to determine what if any differences
there were between the two groups. Setting up for longitudinal
follow up.
Discussion
Implications for Practice for Professionals
1. bonding & attachment opportunities for fathers
Fathers showed a willingness to relieve the mothers of her care-
giving activities and felt competent in spending time with their
infant. Fathers reported feeling bonded and attached to their
infants.
Additionally, fathers responded emotionally, report motivation and
change their attitudes when provided opportunity (Scholz &
Samuels,2002). Fathers greatly benefited from infant massage
classes with other fathers (Cheng, Volk & Marini, 2011).
Discussion
2. fathers contributions to the family
New fathers transitioning into a fathering role become
stressed and this negatively impacts the marital
relationship which also may impact their attachment
to their infant (Green, Furrer & McAllister, 2007).
Teaching father IM increased their feelings of
competence and sense of contribution. Fathers
responded with sensitivity to their infants needs.
Depression study.
Discussion
Implications for Practice for Fathers
• Fathers contribution are important to infant
development.
• Fathers need to actively seek opportunities for
involvement.
It is equally important for fathers to understand
that although their relationship develops
through different means than the mother it is
just as valid and impacts the infant.
Discussion
Contributions to the literature
• Theoretical Framework
• Credible Research Platform
rigorous qualitative design.
formalized qualitative processes
computer-assisted tool
Discussion
Contributions to the literature
• Confirmed Father Motivation for Parental
Involvement
fathers desired involvement.
systemic barriers (do social support discourage
father involvement?)
• Infant Massage as an Inclusion in Infant Care
Giving Education
Contact Information
Social Networks:
Facebook page: AllFamilySolutions
Dr. Mary Kay Keller: Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, MySpace, Goodreads,
Instagram, Tumblr, & Vine
Telephone: +1.850.264.7241 or Skype: Mary.Kay.Keller
Make an appt. for Global Infant Massage Instruction or
other Family and Relationship Services at
Website: http://marykaykeller.com
Check out the slide presentation for TEDxTallahassee 2015 (Video published soon!)
http://www.slideshare.net/MKayKeller1/tedxtallahassee-2015?ref=http://mkaykeller.blogspot.com/

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2015 Virtual International Day of the Midwife Conference

  • 1. Mary Kay Keller, MPA, PhD AN EXPLORATORY PILOT CASE STUDY OF FATHERS WHO MASSAGED THEIR INFANTS Virtual International Day of the Midwife Conference 2015
  • 2. Purpose The research question posed in this study was: What if any, benefits did fathers perceive from massaging their infants?
  • 6. Qualitative Research Rigor •Triangulation •Practice reflexivity •Negative case analysis, (Anfara et al., 2002; Patton, 2002).
  • 7. Qualitative Research Strategies Assessing Research Quality and Rigor Qualitative Term Strategy employed Strategy Met Credibility Internal Validity Triangulation Member checks Time sampling Interview, Self Report Diary & Observation Interviews were reviewed by participants for accuracy Fathers also reviewed videotapes and responded Interviews conducted 1st and 3rd week Diaries were recorded in each week for 3 weeks Transferability External Validity Provide thick description Purposive sampling Precise descriptions of the research design, methodology and data reports Research, coding and data memos Five first time fathers of infants less than 5 months Dependability Reliability Create an audit trail Code-recode strategy Triangulation Research, coding and data memos Code and recode strategy described in detail in memo Interview, Self Report Diary & Observation Confirmability Objectivity Triangulation Practice reflexivity Negative Case Analysis Interview, Self Report Diary & Observation Research Memo documenting all decisions in detail Research position, attitude and perspective disclosed Providing examples of data that does not support the outcomes.
  • 8. CAQDAS Atlas.ti (Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software)
  • 9. Qualitative Model of Analysis (NCT) Noticing Collecting Thinking
  • 11. Why Infant Massage? A Critical Review of Infant Massage http://www.slideshare.net/MKayKeller1/mk-keller-im-cr?ref=http://mkaykeller.blogspot.com/
  • 12. Attachment is the result of specific behaviors reinforcing a relationship over time which equals commitment or the “Stick Factor!”
  • 13. Bonding is the bio-chemical reaction (chemistry) between two human beings which ignites through the five senses!
  • 14.
  • 15. Activity Diary Data Analysis Time of day: • Missed one day. Momma thinks he goes to bed better if massage is closer to bedtime. (Father 1, week 3). • Afternoon [massaged] and in the evening for his stomach. (Father 3, week 3).
  • 16. Duration: • Most importantly I tried to be as consistent as possible but I did the massage 4 or 5 times a day depending if she was in the mood. The more we did the massage for about 5 minutes I felt she enjoyed it more. (Father 2, week 1) • I like shorter massages, actually he likes shorter massages. Now that I don’t feel like I have to finish every position, I would say we are both enjoying the massages more. I am doing more frequent but shorter massages. Especially on the changing table after a diaper change. Massages don’t feel like a chore anymore, something I have to do. (Father 4, week 3)
  • 18. Body Part: • Baby only [fussed] once during his chest massages. (Father 1, week1) • He has been most receptive to back massage. Least receptive to chest massage. • (Father 3, week 2) • I noticed once when I was massaging his back his breathing started to slow down as if he were more relaxed. Short stomach massages to help with gas. (Father 3, week 3) • It is notable to me that infant 4 was the only infant out of five that verbally protested throughout the massage and that this father was the most verbal in both of the interviews. Additionally, father 1 reported a change in his infant's eye contact during week two of the massages. "This week I realized that on the days he didn't seem to be looking at me, he would start to do so about a minute or two into the massage."
  • 19. Pattern Coding Fathers desire to relieve mothers’ stress. Mother gets time to herself Father adjusts time of day Father gets one on one time Father Massages Infant
  • 20. Pattern Coding Fathers desire to relieve infants’ stress. Infant responds to fathers touch Father adjusts body part & or time of day Father gets one on one time Father Massages Infant
  • 22. Matrix of Findings and Sources for Data Triangulation Major Finding Attachment Constructs Source of Data I O D Finding 1 Awareness - Fathers reported awareness of enjoyment in contributing to their infants' well-being. X X Finding 2 Emotions - Fathers identified emotions in both themselves and their infants after massaging their infants. X X Finding 3 Engagement - Fathers demonstrated engagement cues with their infants during the massages that were videotaped. X Finding 4 Motivation - Fathers reported motivation to massage and spend time with their infants to relieve the mothers' care giving stress. X X Finding 5 Opportunity - Fathers valued having the opportunity to spend time with their infants. X X Finding 6. Relationship - Fathers express approval and acceptance of their infants after massaging them. X X Key: I= Interview; O=Observation; D=Document
  • 23. Matrix of Findings and Sources for Data Triangulation • Major Finding Major Finding Source of Data I O D Finding 7. Sensitivity - Fathers demonstrated sensitivity to their infants’ emotional and physical need by responding to their infants’ cues. X X X Finding 8. Benefits - Fathers reported benefits of relieving the infants’ stress. X X Finding 9. Confidence - Fathers reported increased confidence in their skills and abilities to interact with their infants. X X X Key: I= Interview; O=Observation; D=Document
  • 25. Discussion Attachment Concepts and Assumptions Results Assumptions 1. Awareness Attachment 2. Emotive Attachment 3. Engagement Bonding 4. Motivation Attachment 5. Opportunity Attachment 6. Relationship Attachment 7. Sensitivity Attachment 8. Learning/Insight Attachment
  • 26. Discussion Implications • Implications for Future Research • Implications for Practice for Professionals • Implications for Practice for Fathers • Contributions to the Literature
  • 27. Discussion Implications for Future Research 1. longitudinal studies, e.g., did fathers continue massaging their infants after the study; what impact was there on the father/child dyad during the early years; what were the mothers perceptions about the time the fathers spent with the infant and their behaviors after the study.
  • 28. Discussion 2. replication of past studies to determine outcomes for father contributions, e.g., Premature infants gained weight after being massaged (Field et al., 1986); expectations of infants with motor problems became realistic and positive (Schneider-McClure, 1989); Massaged babies had higher Brazelton Neonatal Behavior Assessment scores (Mendes & Percianoy, 2008); Catecholamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine increased in massaged infants increasing their sense of safety and well being which is critical to attachment and bonding (Bowlby, 1969/1982; Winkler, 2000).
  • 29. Discussion 3. family studies In The Ecology of Attachment in the Family, the authors postulate that attachment does not hold exclusively to the parent-child dyad and can also be applied to the family (Hill et. al,. 2003). a. Non-resident fathers are less involved than resident fathers and had the same attitudes of commitment to fathering as fathers who were resident fathers however reported lower feelings of competence and satisfaction (Minton & Pasley, 1996). Competence may be a key in factor influencing father involvement (p.40). b. Mothers reported less symptoms of depression regardless of whether they massaged their infants or others massaged their infant.
  • 30. Discussion 4. Future: quasi-experimental design Randomly controlled, double blind study in which the participants are wait-listed (control groups learn infant massage later) and blindly assigned to two groups (2x2). Pre and post for the experimental group then control group is post tested at the same time as the control group and again after they have learned and massaged their infants. Collected data would be analyzed using repeated-measures, ANOVA (analysis of variance), to determine what if any differences there were between the two groups. Setting up for longitudinal follow up.
  • 31. Discussion Implications for Practice for Professionals 1. bonding & attachment opportunities for fathers Fathers showed a willingness to relieve the mothers of her care- giving activities and felt competent in spending time with their infant. Fathers reported feeling bonded and attached to their infants. Additionally, fathers responded emotionally, report motivation and change their attitudes when provided opportunity (Scholz & Samuels,2002). Fathers greatly benefited from infant massage classes with other fathers (Cheng, Volk & Marini, 2011).
  • 32. Discussion 2. fathers contributions to the family New fathers transitioning into a fathering role become stressed and this negatively impacts the marital relationship which also may impact their attachment to their infant (Green, Furrer & McAllister, 2007). Teaching father IM increased their feelings of competence and sense of contribution. Fathers responded with sensitivity to their infants needs. Depression study.
  • 33. Discussion Implications for Practice for Fathers • Fathers contribution are important to infant development. • Fathers need to actively seek opportunities for involvement. It is equally important for fathers to understand that although their relationship develops through different means than the mother it is just as valid and impacts the infant.
  • 34. Discussion Contributions to the literature • Theoretical Framework • Credible Research Platform rigorous qualitative design. formalized qualitative processes computer-assisted tool
  • 35. Discussion Contributions to the literature • Confirmed Father Motivation for Parental Involvement fathers desired involvement. systemic barriers (do social support discourage father involvement?) • Infant Massage as an Inclusion in Infant Care Giving Education
  • 36. Contact Information Social Networks: Facebook page: AllFamilySolutions Dr. Mary Kay Keller: Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, MySpace, Goodreads, Instagram, Tumblr, & Vine Telephone: +1.850.264.7241 or Skype: Mary.Kay.Keller Make an appt. for Global Infant Massage Instruction or other Family and Relationship Services at Website: http://marykaykeller.com Check out the slide presentation for TEDxTallahassee 2015 (Video published soon!) http://www.slideshare.net/MKayKeller1/tedxtallahassee-2015?ref=http://mkaykeller.blogspot.com/

Notas do Editor

  1. Qualitative term Strategy employed  Anfara et al., 2002 Patton, 2002
  2. -Computer-aided qualitative data analysis software
  3. The first scan of the data employed the qualitative model of NCT (noticing things, collecting things and thinking about things) a method originally based on a paper by John Siedel written in 1998 which delineates the processes of qualitative data analysis. This model was further developed by Suzanne Friese adapting it to computer-assisted analysis procedures (Friese, 2012). Analysis of the data occurred in both a linear and circular process, mostly circular movement back and forth between noticing, collecting and thinking.
  4. 1. Initial coding. Initial coding is a first glance at qualitative data that allows the researcher to discretely examine the responses of participants to determine commonalities and differences. The aim of this process is to remain open to all possibilities of interpretation and assumption of the data (Saldana, 2011). It [initial coding] is an opportunity for you as a researcher to reflect deeply on the contents and nuances of your data and to begin taking ownership of them. Initial coding is not necessarily a specific formulaic method. It is a First Cycle, open-ended approach to coding the data with some recommended general guidelines. Initial coding can employ In Vivo Coding [and] or Process Coding for example, or other selected methods profiled in this manual. At times you may notice that elements of a possible or developing category are contained within the data. If so, code them during the initial cycle, (Saldana, 2011, p. 81). 4. Pattern Coding. After either Process coding or In Vivo coding are used to illustrate processes or similarities, this data will then be gathered together to create a "pattern code." "Use the pattern code as a stimulus to develop a statement that describes a major theme, a pattern of action, a network of inter-relationships or a theoretical construct from the data" (Saldana, 2011, p. 154). Patterns that emerge are valuable in answering questions such as what and how. An example might be that if all four fathers responded to this question in a similar manner then a pattern has emerged in that they express a challenge of "not knowing what to do when the baby continues to cry" and a sense of "helplessness" emerges as a pattern in the data. 5. Theoretical coding. Theoretical coding is the synthesizing of the patterns from the previous coding activities into an overarching central core category, a theoretical code. This identified theoretical code explains the relationships of the themes and patterns in the data to answer the research questions. In reviewing the answers to the research questions assumptions can be made to determine the appropriateness of attachment theory as a framework for this research (Saldana, 2011). The actual data patterns (more than one) would be synthesized into an overarching theoretical code upon [caregiving responses indicate a high level of commitment to the infant's well-being] which would then be hypothesized in the results section as to whether or not the theoretical code did or did not support the theory of attachment. The results of the coding processes will be reported in the results section and the implications of the assumptions of these outcomes will be discussed in the discussion section. Appropriate visual displays will be created as necessary to support readers' understanding of this research process and the outcomes. Table 5, below is one example of how the results will be displayed (Anfara et al., 2002). Initial coding is a first step in of reviewing the qualitative data to "tentatively and provisionally" determine the process for categorizing the data into families and the emergence of themes during the process and In Vivo coding. An example of initial coding could be drawn from the father's description of their massaging their infants or bedtime routines or in the case of the quality of their relationship and initial coding would be "behaviors" and "relationships." 2. Process coding. Process coding "clues the researcher to a sequence or process in action. These sequences or processes can be ordered as a numeric series of actions, listed as a bullet-pointed set of outcomes, or graphically represented with first-draft illustrations as a flow diagram" (Saldana, 2011, p. 79). In other words, patterns emerge in the descriptions that fathers provide about experiences, attitudes and perspectives during the massage. These patterns can be analyzed for a flow or sequences. A concrete example of when process coding would be used is when a father describes his experience massaging his infant: first this happened, then that happened, then I did this or that and the infant responded this way or that way. 3. InVivo Coding. InVivo Coding, or Literal Coding, as it is referred to and defined in Saldana (2011), and which root meaning is "in that which is alive." Verbatim Coding refers to a work or short phrase from the actual language found in the qualitative data record, "the terms used by [participants] themselves, " (p 74). The codes will be derived from the transcript in order to allow the author to evaluate the results of the analysis and determine what differences and similarities there are between the responses of the four fathers. In addition these codes are a tool for providing triangulation and member checking. InVivo Coding provides objectivity for the researcher's interpretation by highlighting the participant [fathers'] responses in their own language and through member checking (p.74). Once codes are identified from the texts of the transcripts, then categories for these codes can be determined (Saldana, 2011).