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Effects of maternal unavailability on mother-infant interactions

Year: 1986

Type: article

Abstract: To determine the differential effects of maternal emotional and physical unavailability on infant interaction behavior, 4-month-old infants were subjected to the mothers' still-face and to a brief separation from the mother. Although the infants became more negative and agitated during both conditions, the still-face was more stressful.

Source: Infant Behavior and Development

DOI: 10.1016/0163-6383(86)90019-6

Authors: Tiffany Field, Nitza Vega-Lahr, Frank Scafidi, Sheri Goldstein

Institution: University of Miami

Language: English

Topic: Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,490