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ERIC Number: EJ610323
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0300-4430
The Stability of Maternal Interpretation of Infant's Facial Expressions during Pre- and Postnatal Period and Its Relation to Prenatal Attachment.
Siddiqui, Anver; Eisemann, Martin; Hagglof, Bruno
Early Child Development and Care, v162 p41-50 Jun 2000
Projective methods were used to explore maternal perception and interpretation of infant's emotional expressions during the third trimester of pregnancy and 3 months postpartum. Results revealed that mothers interpreted infant emotions overwhelmingly in positive terms at both times; findings suggest consistency in maternal interpretation across assessments. Maternal perception was related to parity and prenatal attachment toward the unborn baby. (KB)
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Comparative Analysis, Emotional Experience, Facial Expressions, Infants, Mothers, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Reliability
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Emotional Expression; Parity