Abstract
Objective: This study aims to develop a maternal gatekeeping scale for parents with infants and toddlers, focusing on differences of perceptions between fathers and mothers, and to validate the scale’s reliability and validity. 
 Methods: The items of measurement were constructed through a literature review and interviews with seven parents in a pilot study. Data were collected from 432 parents(fathers: 207, mothers: 225) with children aged 1-5 years old who were living in the Busan and Gyeongsang areas. They were analyzed using SPSS 21.0 and AMOS 21.0. 
 Results: The results of the exploratory factor analysis showed that three factors were extracted for maternal gatekeeping: gate opening, gate closing, and communication. The three factors fitted well with both parents; however, not all items representing each dimension were identical for mothers and fathers. Confirmatory factor analysis and correlational analyses with co-parenting showed the construct validity of the scales. 
 Conclusion: The scale could be a useful measure for researchers accessing the perceptions of mothers and fathers regarding maternal gatekeeping behavior.
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