Despite increasing evidence about the value and importance of breastfeeding, less than half
of the world's infants and young children (aged 0–36 months) are breastfed as …

Expressive theories of state action seek to identify and assess the'meaning'implicit in state
action, such as legislation and public policies. In expressive theories developed by …

This chapter explores how and why the 'detachment'(and attachment) of parents and
children has become a social problem. In doing so, it looks at the claims-making undertaken …

We assessed the efficacy of “risks of formula” language vs.“benefits of breastfeeding”
language in breastfeeding promotion texts. In Wave 1, 309 expectant participants were …

Expressive theories of state action seek to identify and assess the 'meaning'implicit in state
action, such as legislation and public policies. In expressive theories developed by …

Renewed interest in the ethics of quarantines as a response to the challenges imposed by
pandemic outbreak attempts to diminish the tension embedded in the pandemic …

Abstract The Revised Situation-Specific Theory of Breast/Chest Feeding (STB-R) was
derived from the original Situation-Specific Theory of Breastfeeding (STB). It is an …

This thesis explores how contemporary parenthood in Australia is constructed through
mobile applications designed to support parents in feeding and caring for their infants. It …

Background: In the context of decreasing breastfeeding rates and unsuccessful
breastfeeding promotion campaigns, a qualitative research project in the Northern part of the …

Using a modified framework of the social constructions of target populations (SCTP) and
Vedung's typology of policy instruments, this contribution presents a comparative analysis of …