The Rhythmic Structure of Mother-Infant Interaction in Term and Preterm Infants.

Lester, Barry M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ314246

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Publication Date: 1985

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The Rhythmic Structure of Mother-Infant Interaction in Term and Preterm Infants.

Lester, Barry M.; And Others

Child Development, v56 n1 p15-27 Feb 1985

Quantifies behavioral periodicities or cycles during face-to-face interaction between three- and five-month-old term and preterm infants and their mothers. Compares the temporal organization of social interaction between term and preterm infants. Spectral and cross-spectral techniques showed the existence of periodicities. Differences were found between term and preterm infants. (Author/RH)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Infant Behavior, Infants, Mothers, Premature Infants

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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