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Parent-infant synchrony and the social emotional development of triplets

Feldman, Ruth, Eidelman, Arthur I.·2004·Developmental Psychology

Abstract

To study the social-emotional development of triplets, 23 sets of triplets, 23 sets of twins, and 23 singleton infants (N=138) were followed from birth to 2 years. Maternal depression and social support were assessed in the postpartum period, mother-infant and father-infant interaction and the home environment were observed at 3 months, a separation-reunion episode and a maternal interview were conducted at 12 months, and infant behavior problems were evaluated at 24 months. Lower parent-infant synchrony was observed for triplets. Triplets showed less distress during maternal separation and less approach at reunion. Mothers reported lower adjustment and differentiation among siblings for triplets than for twins. Higher internalizing problems were reported for triplets, and the triplet with intrauterine growth retardation showed the poorest outcomes. Behavior problems were predicted by medical risk, maternal depression, parent-infant synchrony, infant approach, and mother adjustment. Discussion focuses on developmental risk when the exclusivity of the parent-infant relationship is compromised.

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Authors
Feldman, R., & Eidelman, A. I.
Affiliations
  • Bar-Ilan University (IL)
  • Hebrew University of Jerusalem (IL)
Venue
Developmental Psychology
Published
2004
Volume
40
Issue
6
Pages
1133-1147
ISSN
  • 0012-1649 (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-0599
OpenAlex
W2037414566
Cited by
180
References
125
Citations by year
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FWCI
6.78
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Developmental Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
Keywords
triplets, social-emotional development, maternal depression, social support, infant behavior problems, internalizing problems, fetal growth restriction, sibling adjustment, mother-infant interaction, father-infant interaction, developmental risk, twins, singleton infants
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Child Behavior Disorders, Child Development, Child, Preschool, Emotions, Female, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Parent-Child Relations, Risk Factors, Social Behavior, Social Support, Triplets, Twins, Depression, Postpartum

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