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Wilson, Ann L. – 1977
In this study of 40 primaparous mothers (15 to 36 years of age) and their newborns the significance of predictors of maternal responsiveness was assessed immediately following birth in the delivery room and at feedings 2-3 days and 4 weeks following delivery. The variables used as predictors included the mothers' age and background, prenatal…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Birth, Fathers, Mothers
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Miller, Brent C.; Bowen, Sheila L. – Family Relations, 1982
Observed father's behaviors toward newborns. Found fathers who had been present during delivery exhibited more distal attachment-type behaviors. Proximal father behavior (touching) did not differ according to father presence at delivery. Attendance at prenatal classes was not related to either father behaviors observed. (Author)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Attachment Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Birth