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Peer reviewedMacey, Terri J.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1987
Examined effects of birth of premature infant on the family system , focusing on how problems associated with premature birth place family at risk. Mothers of preterm infants felt overprotective, were unwilling to leave infants with babysitters, and perceived initial negative effect on the family. Preterm infants showed less exploratory play and…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Child Development, Family Problems, Infant Behavior
