摘要:This study investigated characteristics and types of ideal maternal behaviors in three different cultures : Korea,the United States,and France. The 18 experts from each of the 3 cultures who participated in this study had knowledge and experience related to infant development and parenting. Based on the principles of Q-methodology,the experts sorted 40 Q-items representing maternal behavior related to infancy. After rating each item on a scale from "least desirable" to "most desirable" maternal behaviors,the experts described their reasons for the classification. Results identified some clear similarities and differences among cultures. Pooled responses yielded 3 types of ideal maternal behaviors: perfective,child centered,and realistic perspective.